Romania: PSD's Conditions for Joining Pro-European Coalition

Romania: PSD Sets Conditions for Pro-European Coalition Bucharest, Romania – Sorin Grindeanu, the interim president of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), issued a statement on Thursday outlining the party's terms for joining a pro-European coalition government. Grindeanu emphasized the need for respect for the PSD as a condition for their participation. He stated, "We want to be respected if we are to be part of a pro-European coalition." The statement was made during a press conference where Grindeanu also indicated that the formation of the new government is not expected to be rushed, with a timeframe of three to four weeks suggested for the coalition's formation. This cautious approach highlights the PSD's strategic positioning and its determination to secure its interests within the future government. The statement has sparked discussion among political analysts and observers about the future political landscape in Romania.