Romania's PNL and PSD in Tense Coalition Talks: Budget Deficit and EU Funds at Stake

Romania's PNL and PSD Set Conditions for Coalition Government Bucharest, Romania – The National Liberal Party (PNL) and the Social Democratic Party (PSD) are currently negotiating the formation of a coalition government in Romania. The stakes are high, with the country's budget deficit and access to vital European Union funds hanging in the balance. According to Realitatea Plus, the PSD has outlined several key conditions for joining the government. These include a firm rejection of any cuts to public investments and a commitment to maintaining current levels of salaries and pensions. 'We will not accept any measures that negatively impact the Romanian people's financial well-being,' a PSD source stated. Meanwhile, Nicușor Dan, the mayor of Bucharest, has indicated that discussions with various parliamentary parties will begin soon. He anticipates the process of forming the new executive branch will take three to four weeks, emphasizing the need for in-depth discussions to find solutions for reducing the budget deficit and preventing the loss of EU funding. 'This requires serious deliberation to ensure the stability of the Romanian economy,' Dan explained. The formation of a stable coalition government is crucial for Romania to address its economic challenges and maintain access to EU funds. The coming weeks will be pivotal in determining the country's political and economic future.