Lawyer Silvia Uscov resigns from AUR: 'I discovered we are not animated by the same values'

Romanian lawyer Silvia Uscov announced her resignation from the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) party on Monday, stating she realized her values did not align with the party's.

Uscov, who had been involved in the party's legal work and publicly defended its stances on legal and constitutional matters, shared her decision via a Facebook post. She explained that she joined AUR in good faith, aiming to fight for democracy and fundamental rights. However, she concluded that her values diverged from those of the party, despite respecting some individuals within it.

Her departure comes amid a politically tense period in Romania. The party's leader, George Simion, has indicated plans to prepare lists for early elections. This follows a failure by political parties to form a governing coalition, with parliamentarians set to enter their summer recess soon.

Uscov's resignation adds another layer to the internal dynamics of AUR, a party that has seen significant political engagement in recent times. Her statement suggests a personal disillusionment with the party's direction or core principles.

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I announce my public resignation from the AUR party. I entered this party in good faith, to fight for democracy, the defense of fundamental rights and freedoms, and the national interest. Unfortunately, I discovered that we are not driven by the same values, although I have respect for some distinguished people in this party, and whom I thought of when I returned after the first attempt to leave the party on March 1, 2026.