Traian Băsescu urges swift formation of full‑power Romanian government

Traian Băsescu Romanian government formation Nicușor Dan early elections public opinion poll

Former President Traian Băsescu warned that Romania cannot function for an extended period with an interim executive. He called on President Nicușor Dan to promptly designate a prime‑minister, naming the two party‑backed candidates – Siegfried Mureșan (PNL) and Sorin Grindeanu (PSD) – as the viable options. Băsescu also accused Dan of a constitutional “abuse” for demanding proof of a 233‑vote parliamentary majority before making an appointment and suggested that early elections could be used as pressure to break the stalemate.

A CURS poll released amid the deadlock showed that 58% of respondents reject holding parliamentary elections ahead of schedule, while 57% oppose suspending the president. The same survey placed the far‑right AUR party first with 34% support among those willing to vote, followed by PSD at 23% and PNL at 21%. Public trust in political leaders remains low, with the highest individual rating for Calin Georgescu at 33%, and only about one‑fifth of Romanians expressing a positive view of the government and parliament.

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Calin Georgescu · Nicușor Dan · Siegfried Mureșan · Sorin Grindeanu · Traian Băsescu

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[● 2 SOURCES] He identified Siegfried Mureșan (PNL) and Sorin Grindeanu (PSD) as the two candidates proposed for prime minister. www.clujulpolitic.ro · www.g4media.ro
[○ 1 SOURCE] He accused President Nicușor Dan of constitutional abuse by demanding proof of a 233‑vote parliamentary majority before appointing a prime minister. axanews.ro
[● 2 SOURCES] He urged President Nicușor Dan to appoint a prime minister promptly. www.clujulpolitic.ro · www.g4media.ro
[○ 1 SOURCE] He suggested that early elections could be used as a pressure tool to resolve the political deadlock. axanews.ro
[● 2 SOURCES] The same poll showed that 57% of respondents oppose suspending President Nicușor Dan. adevarul.ro · www.stiripesurse.ro
[● 2 SOURCES] The poll placed the far‑right AUR party first with 34% support among likely voters, ahead of PSD (23%) and PNL (21%). adevarul.ro · www.stiripesurse.ro
[● 2 SOURCES] Traian Băsescu said Romania cannot operate with an interim government for an extended period. www.clujulpolitic.ro · www.g4media.ro
[● 2 SOURCES] A CURS poll found that 58% of Romanians reject holding parliamentary elections ahead of schedule. adevarul.ro · www.stiripesurse.ro