Romania's pro-EU coalition government collapses after prime minister loses no-confidence vote
The vote passed with 281 lawmakers in favor, and the cabinet will stay on in caretaker status while President Nicusor Dan seeks a new majority.
- On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, Romanian lawmakers passed a no-confidence motion removing Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan with 281 votes, exceeding the 233 required to dismiss him from office.
- The Social Democratic Party quit the four-party coalition in late April following clashes over austerity measures, then joined the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians to file the motion.
- Economic risks intensified as the political turmoil weakened Romania's currency and raised borrowing costs, jeopardizing access to €11 billion in EU recovery funds before an August cutoff.
- Bolojan will serve as caretaker with limited powers for up to 45 days while President Nicusor Dan initiates negotiations to secure a new parliamentary majority.
- Analysts warn of a potential stalemate since no clear coalition majority exists, complicating efforts to form a stable government before the 2028 general election.
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