Liberal Politician Turcan Slams PM Nomination, Accuses President of Unconstitutional Interference

Former liberal minister Raluca Turcan has sharply criticized the nomination of Adrian Veștea for the position of prime minister, alleging a lack of loyalty within the National Liberal Party (PNL) and accusing President Nicușor Dan of unconstitutionally meddling in the party's internal matters. In a Facebook post, Turcan questioned the legitimacy of the nomination process and its potential impact on voter confidence, asking if Romania's commitment to honesty could be built on "betrayals and lack of loyalty."

Turcan asserted that Veștea's designation represents a deviation from the party's internal rules and raised concerns about the relationships within PNL. She suggested that the Social Democratic Party (PSD) orchestrated a "coup within PNL," noting that some party members have historically shared interests with the PSD. "They sat together at the table of personal or group advantages," Turcan stated, adding that the current situation exceeds all expectations.

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Votanții președintelui Nicușor Dan se întreabă astăzi dacă România Onestă se poate construi pornind de la trădări și lipsa de loialitate, premisele cu care pleacă la drum noul premier desemnat.

She further emphasized that Veștea, as a first vice-president of PNL, should have consulted with party leaders before accepting the nomination. Turcan questioned Veștea's character for accepting the role without such discussion, remarking, "Loyalty is not an optional concept in a team." She also criticized President Dan's "brutal intervention" in the internal affairs of a political partner, deeming it a move with "obvious unconstitutional implications."

Turcan cautioned that this political decision could escalate conflict and have severe, difficult-to-assess consequences for the Romanian economy. She argued that the fundamental rules of political collaboration have been disregarded, and placed responsibility for the current crisis on the PSD. The former minister implied that a solution should have emerged differently, suggesting that the current path is detrimental to the country.

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Faptul că PSD a gândit un puci în PNL poate fi înțeles până la un punct. Știam că în partid există oameni care au împărtășit aceleași preocupări, reflexe și interese cu #PSD. Au stat împreună și la masa avantajelor personale sau de grup. Dar ceea ce s-a întâmplat acum depășește orice așteptare.