Romanian academic proposes 'political truce' for stable government until 2027

Remus Pricopie, the rector of the National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA), has called for a "political truce" to break Romania's current governmental deadlock. He proposes the appointment of an independent prime minister and the formation of a temporary executive with a mandate lasting until February 15, 2027.

Pricopie argues that Romania's state institutions cannot function indefinitely while awaiting political decisions. "With each passing day, the cost of the deadlock increases, and Romania loses time at a moment when it needs stability, credibility, and the capacity to act," he wrote on Facebook. He believes this new government formula should be supported by the main democratic and pro-European forces in Parliament and could include a partially technocratic cabinet.

"Perhaps the time has come to talk about a political truce. Not about a definitive political alliance and not about abandoning competition between parties," stated the SNSPA rector. He suggests maintaining continuity in ministries with ongoing projects, such as Development, Internal Affairs, Finance, Education, and European Funds. Other portfolios could be entrusted to independent specialists.

The proposed governing program would largely follow the one already approved by Parliament for the previous government, with potential updates based on economic and social developments. Pricopie emphasized that democratic politics is not about ultimatums but about compromise in the public interest. "Democratic politics is not the art of the ultimatum. It is the art of compromise in the public interest," he added.

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Instituțiile statului nu pot funcționa la nesfârșit în așteptarea unor decizii politice. Cu fiecare zi care trece, costul blocajului crește, iar România pierde timp într-un moment în care are nevoie de stabilitate, credibilitate și capacitate de acțiune.