Cătălin Predoiu resigns as PNL first vice-president

Cătălin Predoiu has resigned from his position as first vice-president of the National Liberal Party (PNL), with the document submitted at the party headquarters, according to sources. Predoiu's resignation is specifically from the vice-president role, not from his party membership.

Speculation surrounds Predoiu's potential future roles, with mentions of him possibly joining a future government led by Nicolae Ciucă or even becoming Senate president. This latter possibility hinges on a successful move by the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and dissident Liberals to remove the current Senate president, Mircea Abrudean. Predoiu currently serves as deputy prime minister in the government led by Nicolae Ciucă.

Predoiu has consistently advocated for the renewal of the coalition with the PSD. This stance comes at a time when parties like the PSD and AUR have successfully ousted the Ciucă government through a no-confidence motion. The situation remains fluid, with the story still developing.