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Romania's political deadlock stalls appointment of new premier, risking PNRR funds

Deputy Raluca Turcan warned that weeks remain to adopt reforms tied to billions of euros from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) and that the failure to name a prime‑minister could pressure the leu and raise borrowing costs. Party leaders from PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR have been unable to reach a consensus on a governing formula, with proposals ranging from a PSD‑PNL‑UDMR coalition to the nomination of Liberal MEP Siegfried Mureșan as premier. PSD has publicly rejected Mureșan, citing alleged ties to Germany and anti‑American positions, while also opposing a PSD‑led minor‑government under Sorin Grindeanu. Former president Traian Băsescu and Senate president Mircea Abrudean have stressed the urgency, noting that parliament could invest a new government within 24 hours if parties agree. The stalemate threatens timely adoption of legislation needed to unlock PNRR investments and could undermine Romania’s economic stability.

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