Romanian Hungarian party president doubts support for Ciolacu's government

Kelemen Hunor, president of the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (RMDSZ), has voiced significant doubts about endorsing the government proposed by Prime Minister-designate Ion-Marcel Ciolacu. Hunor stated that the idea of a politician leading a government labeled as technocratic, without a guaranteed parliamentary majority, is difficult to accept.

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it is difficult to accept the solution that a politician leads a government called technocratic without parliamentary support

Speaking to Székelyhon, Hunor elaborated that such a cabinet could only function stably if there were a clear political agreement outlining which parties would support it and on what specific issues. He reminded that the RMDSZ was previously part of a government that collapsed due to a motion of no confidence, making it particularly challenging to justify supporting a cabinet that currently lacks a secure parliamentary majority.

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such a cabinet could only function stably if clear political agreements stipulated which parties and on what issues they would support it.

Hunor indicated that while he personally rules out voting against the government, he cannot promise support either. The alliance is considering abstention or simply not participating in the vote. The RMDSZ's final decision is anticipated by the end of this week or early next week.

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personally, I rule out the RMDSZ voting against the government, but at the same time, I cannot promise that we will support it.

During discussions with Ciolacu, Hunor felt that no new arguments were presented to sway his support. Although the need for a functioning government in Romania was acknowledged, Hunor stressed that this alone is insufficient grounds for the RMDSZ's backing. Meanwhile, Ciolacu urged parliamentary parties to support his government formation, emphasizing that Romania cannot afford prolonged political uncertainty and needs a government with full powers to meet its commitments and secure crucial EU funding.

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Romania needs a government with full powers as soon as possible to fulfill its commitments and not lose important EU funds.