Romania's caretaker government denies rumors of possible resignation
The liberal USR party and a government spokesperson have denied media reports that Romania's caretaker Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan might resign to push the president toward appointing a new premier.
Romania's liberal Save Romania Union (USR), whose representatives are part of the caretaker government led by Ilie Bolojan, has rejected media reports suggesting the government could resign. The news was reported by Digi24 and cited by Ukrainska Pravda's European Pravda.
The party stated that the rumors are false and that all its ministers continue working as usual. USR also stressed that despite the current difficult political situation, Romania should not be left without a functioning government while a stable solution is being sought.
The reports emerged after media citing sources claimed that Bolojan, a member of the National Liberal Party, might resign in order to pressure President Nicusor Dan into appointing a new prime minister. Such a move, according to the reports, would reportedly be followed by the resignation of National Liberal and USR ministers as well. Government spokeswoman Ioana Dodjoiu confirmed that reports of Bolojan's resignation are untrue, calling them complete fabrications.
Social Democrats, who hope to secure the premiership themselves, have repeatedly called for Bolojan's resignation. Bolojan himself has said his resignation would not bring the country closer to resolving the political crisis, though he has acknowledged the situation has dragged on too long and that the country needs a full government.
A prolonged crisis
Bolojan has served as caretaker prime minister since the end of spring 2026, when the Social Democrats left the governing coalition and later backed a no-confidence vote against the government. President Dan's first proposed non-partisan candidate for premier, Eugen Teodorovici, withdrew due to insufficient support. Dan then nominated National Liberal Party member Adrian Veștea, who also failed to secure the necessary backing. Further consultations with parties have since paused for the summer break. Most Romanians want political forces to agree on forming a full government as soon as possible.
