The Mayor of Buzău sees only one scenario for governance if the PSD-AUR motion passes: 'There will be no surprise'

Constantin Toma, the PSD mayor of Buzău, has offered a stark assessment of Romania's political landscape, predicting that a coalition between his party (PSD) and the nationalist AUR party is the most probable outcome should the current government's no-confidence motion succeed. Toma explicitly stated that he foresees no surprises, with the "winners" PSD and AUR forming the next government, and expressed regret that Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan would likely be ousted.

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There will be no surprise, the winners will be PSD and AUR. Unfortunately, there is every chance that Ilie Bolojan will leave. At the moment, there is only one solution, a PSD-AUR government, there is no other option.

From Toma's perspective, this PSD-AUR alliance is not merely a political possibility but the sole "technical solution" for governance, especially if parties like PNL and USR refuse to participate. He articulated his position as a social democrat who "disagrees with this," yet acknowledges the political realities. This pragmatic, albeit reluctant, acceptance of a potential coalition highlights the complex and often unpalatable choices facing Romanian political actors.

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I am a social democrat, but I do not agree with this.

Toma further stressed the critical need for fiscal responsibility, arguing that any incoming government, regardless of its composition, must adhere to the deficit reduction targets agreed upon with the European Commission and international creditors. He believes PSD must "take responsibility" for implementing the "tough measures" required, even if it means forming an alliance he personally finds unpalatable. The article notes that the no-confidence motion, initiated by PSD, AUR, and PACE, accuses the Bolojan government of administrative failure and criticizes austerity measures, despite PSD's own role in approving budget cuts while in government. This internal contradiction within PSD, as highlighted by Toma's own statements, underscores the party's complex maneuvering in the current political climate.

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It is incredible, there are comments related to the fact that PSD would want a technocrat prime minister, but a technocrat would be a puppet in these conditions where tough measures must be taken and you need strong support in Parliament.