Romanian MEP criticizes German proposal on Ukraine's EU path

Romanian Member of the European Parliament Siegfried Mureșan has sharply criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's proposal for Ukraine's partial accession to the European Union. In an interview with "Adevărul," Mureșan stated that Romania finds itself in "clear opposition" to Germany on this matter.

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Romania finds itself in clear opposition to Germany on this matter.

Mureșan, a member of the National Liberal Party (PNL), drew a distinction between the broader European Social Democrats and Romania's Social Democratic Party (PSD). He described the European Social Democrats as a "pro-European, serious political family" with whom his party, the European People's Party (EPP), collaborates to ensure a majority in the European Parliament. He asserted his preference for working with "authentic pro-European social democrats" over "extremists, populists, and anti-Europeans."

Conversely, Mureșan characterized the Romanian PSD as having a history of attacking the EU, its institutions, and values, particularly under former leader Liviu Dragnea. He accused the current PSD leader, as Prime Minister, of attempting to "legalize corruption" through a government ordinance and weakening the justice system, actions that he claims led to widespread protests in Romania. Mureșan suggested this history has isolated the PSD within its own political family.

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Between the European Social Democracy and the PSD in Romania, there is a major difference.

"The Socialists have a moment of weakness at the European level," Mureșan commented, implying that the European Socialists' continued support for the PSD stems from their own diminished influence. He reiterated Romania's firm stance against Merz's proposal, highlighting the country's commitment to Ukraine's full integration into the EU.

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The Socialists have a moment of weakness at the European level.