Romanian opposition party PSD sets conditions for supporting EU-funded laws

Romania's Social Democratic Party (PSD) has declared it will no longer support legislation that prioritizes party interests over national ones, particularly when presented as essential for securing European funds from the Recovery and Resilience Facility (PNRR) or SAFE programs. The party, now in opposition, stated its commitment to acting as a check on the current government, refusing "any political compromise that affects the PSD electorate and Romanian society as a whole." While open to dialogue for forming a functional government in Romania's interest, PSD will not "unconditionally support any of the actions of the current dismissed government." The party emphasized its refusal of "legislative improvisations" and demanded reasonable debate periods in Parliament for any government-submitted bills. PSD insists that the government is responsible for timely legislative drafting to allow for proper parliamentary debate and social partner consultation. The party also warned that it would not vote for laws that disregard its proposed amendments or observations. PSD made it clear that the government must find its own majority, but if it requires PSD's vote, it must accept the party's conditions for protecting national interests and citizens. Specifically, PSD stated it would not vote for a salary law tailored to the "narrow political vision of the current dismissed prime minister," fearing it could create more inequity. It also signaled opposition to an integrity law perceived as an attempt by USR to restrict institutions that have exposed integrity issues within their own party, and vowed not to approve the sale of strategic Romanian companies at low prices through secret, unconsulted shortlists.

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PSD is in opposition and will act as an opposition party. It will no longer accept any political compromise that affects the PSD electorate and Romanian society as a whole.