PSD Leader Grindeanu Declares End to Coalitions with UDMR

Sorin Grindeanu, a prominent leader within Romania's Social Democratic Party (PSD), has declared his unwillingness to form future governing coalitions with the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR).

Grindeanu's firm stance, articulated during an internal PSD meeting on Thursday, June 18, stems directly from UDMR's refusal to support the Veștea government. He characterized the UDMR's decision, led by Kelemen Hunor, as a "great problem" for forming future majorities and a deliberate political maneuver.

According to transcripts obtained by digi24.ro, Grindeanu accused the UDMR of acting against the governing coalition's interests in recent days. He suggested that the party is no longer a reliable partner, interpreting Hunor's announcement as a calculated political strike.

The PSD leader also extended his criticism to other political parties, including USR and PNL. He explicitly stated that PSD would not govern with USR in the future, accusing both USR and PNL of inconsistent positions regarding technocratic or political governments. Grindeanu alleged that these parties are primarily focused on attacking PSD rather than constructive governance, driven by personal ambitions.