# Nicușor Dan to hold consultations to name prime minister

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/internal-conflict-within-romanias-national-liberal-party
> Updated: 2026-09-14T05:24:27.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

Internal tensions within Romania’s National Liberal Party (PNL) have escalated into a broader political crisis following the dismissal of Ilie Bolojan's government. The country has functioned without a full executive for four months, intensifying disputes over the appointment of a new Prime Minister.

To resolve the deadlock, President Nicușor Dan has scheduled official consultations with parliamentary leaders at Cotroceni for Wednesday, September 16. During these discussions, parties will be asked to propose candidates and confirm their ability to secure a parliamentary majority. President Dan stated that while he prefers a stable majority, he will select the candidate with the highest probability of success. He also noted that early elections remain a possibility if consensus cannot be reached, though he warned such a move could lead to economic stagnation and increased political friction.

The President intends to finalize a nomination before his upcoming trip to the United States for the UN General Assembly. While UDMR leader Kelemen Hunor indicated his party will support a government once the PNL and PSD reach a common understanding, internal PNL friction remains. Some members have criticized the management of the current political and economic crisis, even as others deny rumors regarding potential plans to suspend the President. Additionally, President Dan has expressed support for reforming national security laws to ensure better civilian control over intelligence services.

## Claims

- President Nicușor Dan plans to hold official consultations with political parties on Wednesday, September 16. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- PNL leaders deny rumors regarding a plan to suspend President Nicușor Dan. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- President Nicușor Dan intends to designate a prime minister candidate before his trip to the United States. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- President Nicușor Dan stated that Romania's financial situation is better than it was a year ago. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- UDMR leader Kelemen Hunor stated that UDMR will vote for a government once PNL and PSD reach a common understanding. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The President supports limiting the mandates of intelligence service chiefs and implementing real civilian control. (single source)
- Former President Traian Băsescu criticized the four-month period without a full-power government. (single source)
- Cluj County Council President Alin Tișe criticized PNL's management of the political and economic crisis. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Nicușor Dan to hold consultations and name prime minister

President Nicușor Dan will hold consultations with political parties on September 16 to designate a new prime minister and resolve Romania's ongoing political deadlock.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-liberal-party-faces-internal-criticism-in-romania

### 2026-09-08: National Liberal Party faces internal criticism over membership and policy

Internal friction grows within Romania's PNL as leaders criticize the party for adopting members from former rival parties and drifting away from its traditional economic base through tax increases.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-liberal-party-faces-internal-criticism-over-membership-and-policy

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