Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Prime Minister-designate Eugen Tomac has launched consultations with Romania’s parliamentary parties, but the first round of talks highlighted significant obstacles to securing support for a new government.
Both the National Liberal Party (PNL) and the Save Romania Union (USR) expressed reservations about backing a technocratic cabinet, arguing that such a government would lack the political strength needed to implement key reforms. The Social Democratic Party (PSD), meanwhile, indicated that any support would depend on abandoning the austerity measures associated with former Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s administration.
Despite the cautious responses, Tomac said he remains confident that he can secure the 233 votes required for parliamentary approval. He has intensified discussions with the Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR), representatives of national minorities, and independent lawmakers in an effort to build a governing majority.
The consultations come amid growing pressure to restore political stability and advance Romania’s reform agenda. Party leaders are expected to clarify their positions later this week after internal consultations.
Tomac is also scheduled to hold talks with opposition parties AUR and SOS Romania as efforts to form a new government continue.
The outcome of the negotiations will determine whether Romania can quickly establish a stable government capable of advancing fiscal, economic and reform commitments, or whether prolonged political uncertainty will continue to weigh on policymaking and investor confidence.
