ROMANIA: Political outlook hinges on PNL leader elections
The upcoming leader election in the ruling National Liberal Party (PNL) on 25 September is both the cause and a key to the resolution of the ongoing government crisis. If Prime Minister Florin Citu wins the leadership contest, a PNL-led minority government would become the most l… Become a member to read the rest […]
ROMANIA: PNL set to remain in power despite PSD’s victory
Even though the opposition center-left Social Democratic Party (PSD) won the 6 December parliamentary election, the ruling National Liberal Party (PNL) will lead the formation of the new government. Given the ongoing public health pressures and a busy policy agenda, the coal… Become a member to read the rest of this article
ROMANIA: General election will strengthen PNL-led government
The ruling PNL party is expected to win the 6 December general election despite the government’s recent challenges in coping with the second wave of Covid-19. PNL’s most likely coalition partners include the liberal USR-PLUS alliance and conservative PMP. A new PNL-led gove… Become a member to read the rest of this article
ROMANIA: Ruling PNL’s gains in local polls clouded by looming pension hike
A strong performance by the ruling National Liberty Party (PNL) and an alliance of two liberal parties – Save Romania Union (USR) and the Freedom and Solidarity Party (PLUS) – in the 27 September local elections indicates that these parties are likely form a coalition government … Become a member to read the rest […]
ROMANIA: Vote of no confidence kicks off a heated pre-election period
Today, 31 August, parliament will hold a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister Ludovic Orban’s (National Liberty Party, PNL) government over the mishandling of the Covid-19 pandemic. If the vote passes (55% probability) and the Constitutional Court does not challenge i… Become a member to read the rest of this article
ROMANIA: Citu’s nomination will prolong political deadlock
The prime minister-designate Florin Citu (National Liberal Party, PNL) is unlikely to be appointed, but the opposition may seek to extend the procedures around his appointment to obstruct the pathway to early general elections. The political deadlock will continue in the near te… Become a member to read the rest of this article
ROMANIA: Tomorrow’s vote could (eventually) lead to snap general polls
Romania’s minority government led by Prime Minister Ludovic Orban (National Liberal Party, PNL) is expected to lose the vote of no-confidence scheduled tomorrow, 5 February. This would significantly increase the chances of early parliamentary elections in late spring or early s… Become a member to read the rest of this article