Romania: PNL deputy questions PSD's commitment to political accord

A political standoff continues in Romania as PNL deputy Dan Motreanu cast doubt on the sincerity of PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu's offer to sign a new government agreement. Motreanu's skepticism stems from past experiences where signed accords were not fully respected.

"You sign it, but do you also respect it? We have had a government program and a political agreement signed before. It's not just about signing them, but also about respecting them," Motreanu stated on Facebook, directly responding to Grindeanu's assertion that he would sign an agreement "on the spot" to unblock the political situation.

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You sign it, but do you also respect it? We have had a government program and a political agreement signed before. It's not just about signing them, but also about respecting them.

Grindeanu had previously declared his willingness to sign an immediate political accord, urging PNL leader Ilie Bolojan and Dominic Fritz to do the same and support a minority PSD government. This offer came amidst negotiations for a governing majority, following claims by Bolojan that the PSD had rejected several PNL requests, particularly concerning autonomy over the government program.

Grindeanu accused interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan of deliberately hindering the formation of a new government, prioritizing personal pride over Romania's interests. He maintained that the PSD had fulfilled its commitments regarding the adoption of projects necessary for accessing funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).

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Now, on the spot, I'll sign it. Let Bolojan come and sign it too. Now, on the spot, I'll sign it. Let Bolojan and Dominic Fritz sign it too. Let Bolojan sign it and vote for the PSD minority government.