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What PSD is plotting behind closed doors. Who they want to form a government with if PNL remains in opposition. Dîncu: 'Grindeanu is prepared'

From Adevărul · (9h ago) Romanian

Translated from Romanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Social Democratic Party (PSD) considers reforming the coalition with PNL, USR, and UDMR the most feasible governance option, despite current political obstacles.
  • PSD rejects the idea of supporting a minority government led by PNL's Ilie Bolojan, deeming it illogical.
  • While ruling out immediate collaboration with AUR, PSD vice-president Vasile Dîncu stated that party leader Sorin Grindeanu is prepared for a prime ministerial role.

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) is navigating complex political waters, maintaining that the most viable path forward involves reforming the existing coalition with the National Liberal Party (PNL), Save Romania Union (USR), and the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR). This stance persists even as PNL has declared its intention to remain in opposition and USR has ruled out further collaboration with the PSD.

the most feasible

— PSDDescribing the coalition with PNL, USR, and UDMR as the preferred governance formula.

PSD Vice-President Vasile Dîncu articulated the party's position, dismissing any consideration of supporting a minority government headed by PNL leader Ilie Bolojan. Dîncu found such a scenario illogical, questioning the rationale of removing a leader only to reinstate them. The party views the expanded coalition formula as the "ideal" and "only realistic variant," suggesting that public stances may evolve, referencing PNL's past political flexibility.

We removed him to put him back? It is illogical

— Vasile DîncuRejecting the scenario of supporting a minority government led by PNL's Ilie Bolojan.

Regarding potential alliances, Dîncu firmly rejected any cooperation with the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), stating, "We have no common project with AUR." However, he did not rule out the possibility of a minority PSD-UDMR government emerging as a fallback option if preferred coalition scenarios fail, though he noted it was not currently under negotiation and not the desired outcome.

the "ideal" and "only realistic variant"

— Vasile DîncuReferring to the expanded coalition formula (PSD–PNL–USR–UDMR).

Amidst speculation about leadership, Dîncu affirmed that PSD party leader Sorin Grindeanu is prepared to assume the role of Prime Minister. While acknowledging the theoretical possibility of a technocratic government, Dîncu highlighted the practical challenges, particularly concerning the necessary political support. The PSD's strategic positioning underscores a preference for a broad, stable coalition, while keeping options open should negotiations falter.

When the ideal options fail, others can be discussed, even if they are not desirable

— Vasile DîncuAdmitting a minority PSD-UDMR government could become an option if other formulas fail.
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Originally published by Adevărul in Romanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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