politics

May 6, 2026

Romania PM Ilie Bolojan ousted as pro-EU coalition government collapses

Romania’s pro-European coalition fell Tuesday after parliament ousted PM Ilie Bolojan in a no-confidence vote initiated by center-left PSD and right-wing AUR

Romania PM Ilie Bolojan ousted as pro-EU coalition government collapses

TL;DR

  • Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan was ousted in a no-confidence vote, collapsing Romania's pro-EU coalition government.
  • The motion was initiated by the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR).
  • The defeat comes after months of tension over austerity measures and Romania's high budget deficit.
  • Critics accused the government of failing to bring improvements for citizens.
  • The vote follows controversy over a previous election where independent candidate Calin Georgescu's victory was annulled by the Constitutional Court.
  • President Nicusor Dan will now consult party leaders to form a new government.
  • Romania faces an August deadline for reforms to secure EU funding.

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