Sorin Grindeanu, president of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and leader of the Chamber of Deputies, has been actively engaged in discussions regarding the formation of a new government following the collapse of Ilie Bolojan’s interim administration. Grindeanu has expressed openness to forming a governing majority if President Nicușor Dan entrusts him with the mandate, describing the president’s leadership style as a "pleasant surprise" and denying any pre-existing agreements . He has ruled out several governance models, including a technocratic government, a monocolor PSD administration, or a coalition excluding key parties, instead advocating for the reconstitution of the pro-Western coalition that previously included PSD, PNL, and UDMR. Grindeanu argues that a technocratic government would fail due to a lack of political experience and cohesion, particularly in navigating parliamentary dynamics .
Grindeanu has also been critical of Ilie Bolojan’s leadership, accusing the former interim prime minister of prioritizing electoral campaigning for the 2028 elections over addressing the current political crisis. He suggested that Bolojan’s actions, including the tabling of a no-confidence motion, were driven by personal political ambitions rather than governance concerns. Grindeanu emphasized that his relationship with Bolojan is strictly political, not personal, and called on him to abandon what he described as manipulative strategies . Additionally, Grindeanu blamed Bolojan’s administration for the rise of the far-right AUR in opinion polls, attributing it to poor governance and infighting between PSD and PNL .
On a legal front, Grindeanu challenged Bolojan’s government at the Constitutional Court (CCR), contesting the last emergency ordinance (OUG 38/2026) related to the SAFE military procurement program. PSD has also accused Bolojan of evading questions about alleged influence peddling linked to the SAFE program and a German military supplier, further straining relations between the two leaders . Meanwhile, Robert Negoiță, a PSD mayor, defended Bolojan’s tenure, arguing that Romania needed reforms and expressing confusion over PSD’s decision to withdraw support from his government .
> Background: **🔴 Breaking — PSD claims parliamentary majority but fails to meet presidents government formation criteria.** — *1 days ago*
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