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Romania interim government legal disputes

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In late July 2026 the caretaker cabinet led by Ilie Bolojan issued three of four pending government decisions in the official gazette, prompting objections from the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and legal adviser Viorel Mocanu, who warned the measures could trigger administrative and criminal actions. The PSD argued the decisions exceeded the authority of an interim administration. On 29 July the Bucharest Court of Appeal expanded suspensions to six interim ordinances covering agriculture, organ‑exchange contributions, the reorganisation of an agricultural research station, Natura 2000 protected areas, disability benefits and radio‑equipment regulations. The PSD warned that halting these measures could jeopardise EU‑funded projects valued at roughly €234 million and affect more than 43 300 beneficiaries. The court’s rulings were made executory on 30‑31 July, allowing the interim government to continue operating while the suspensions can be appealed within five days of notification. PSD lawyers emphasized the risk of penalties up to €1 billion if the ordinances are not revoked, whereas the interim cabinet cited Article 110 of the Romanian Constitution, which it interprets as permitting a dismissed cabinet to perform necessary administrative acts until a new government is sworn in. The government announced an accelerated appeal of the six suspended ordinances, with hearings set to begin on 30 July. PSD secretary‑general Claudiu Manda criticised the Bolojan cabinet as “illegitimate,” warning that the suspension threatens EU funding, delays renewable‑energy projects, and could trigger infringement procedures tied to the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. On 6 August the Bucharest Court of Appeal further suspended the effects of eleven government decisions issued by the Bolojan cabinet. The court ruled that the demissionary government had exceeded its mandate by using administrative acts to amend existing law and by acting beyond routine matters, effectively engaging in law‑making reserved for Parliament.

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