AUR leader demands president's suspension after party's exclusion from government

George Simion, leader of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), has escalated his attacks on President Nicușor Dan, demanding his suspension following AUR's exclusion from potential government roles. President Dan had cited national security and economic stability risks as reasons for not including AUR in the government, concerns Simion dismisses as recycled campaign 'lies'.

Simion's public message, posted on Facebook, declared: "Snap elections! Suspension! Return to democracy!!!" He specifically refuted Dan's assertion that AUR's participation would jeopardize Romania's relationship with external partners and its economy. Dan had expressed concern about potential AUR ministers opposing EU sanctions against Russia, stating it would be 'dramatic' to lose international trust.

Simion countered that Romania's current economic difficulties are not AUR's fault, as the party has not been in power. He attributed the economic 'disaster' to governments that President Dan has supported. Simion also challenged the national security argument, referencing recent drone incidents in Romania, which he blamed on the president's 'impotence' and the 'failures' of those he appointed to key positions. This exchange occurs amidst a political deadlock in forming a new government after the previous cabinet was ousted by a no-confidence vote.

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La fel, impotența statului de a reacționa în fața dronelor care au lovit Galațiul și Constanța este „meritul” acestui președinte împiedicat și al rataților pe care chiar el i-a impus la butoane.