Romanian party AUR calls for early elections amid 'constitutional crisis'

The Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) has sharply criticized the nomination of Adrian Veștea for prime minister, labeling it a profound crisis of the democratic system and a deviation from constitutional rules. The party, led by George Simion, asserts that "early elections represent the constitutional solution" to Romania's current political impasse.

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Early elections represent the constitutional solution.

AUR contends that Romania is at a critical juncture where democratic mechanisms are being questioned. The party stated on its Facebook page that "democracy based on elections, political parties, and the will of the people has been suspended since December 2024." They argue that Veștea's designation, without a formal proposal from a political party, exacerbates the already tense political situation. "The separation of powers in the state means that the legislative branch cannot be subordinate to the presidency. When it gets blocked, the constitutional solution is early elections. Our solution is to return to the people and respect democratic rules," the party declared, adding they would engage in dialogue with all parties involved.

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The separation of powers in the state means that the legislative branch cannot be subordinate to the presidency. When it gets blocked, the constitutional solution is early elections. Our solution is to return to the people and respect democratic rules.

The party also issued a warning against authoritarian drifts, reaffirming its critical stance on the current political context. "AUR will not accept anyone in the Romanian state creating personal regimes, similar to authoritarian or even totalitarian ones. We note with sadness that we were right in what we supported. Europe is being trampled precisely by those who claim to support it most vehemently," the statement read.

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Europe is being trampled precisely by those who claim to support it most vehemently.

AUR maintains its position, emphasizing that Romania needs stability, not political conflicts. "The positions previously expressed by our formation remain unchanged, as does loyalty to the citizens who trust us in large numbers. Romania does not need traitors, but consensus, dialogue, and hope," the Alliance for the Union of Romanians concluded.

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Romania does not need traitors, but consensus, dialogue, and hope.