Romania's pro-EU coalition government collapses after prime minister loses no-confidence vote

Source: FRANCE 24 with AFP

Romania's pro-EU coalition government collapses after prime minister loses no-confidence vote

Issued on: 05/05/2026 - 13:47
Modified: 05/05/2026 - 14:05
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By: FRANCE 24

Romania’s pro-European coalition collapsed Tuesday after its parliament voted in a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, triggering a fresh period of turmoil in the EU and NATO country bordering Ukraine less than a year after the coalition was sworn in.

Romania's parliament on Tuesday voted to oust liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in a motion of no confidence initiated by the Social Democrats and the far right, deepening political turmoil in the EU and NATO country bordering Ukraine.

The move by the left wing Social Democrats (PSD), Romania's biggest party, to join with the far right to file the motion drew criticism that they were legitimising a surging far right.

The motion received 281 votes in the 464-seat parliament. Bolojan's liberals (PNL) and his USR allies were present, but did not vote.

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