Romania: Romanian Social Democratic Party's leader wants new referendum on (…)

February 26, 2026

Romanian Social Democratic Party's leader wants new referendum on remaining in the ruling coalition
Feb 26, 2026

Romanian Social Democratic Party's leader wants new referendum on remaining in the ruling coalition.

Sorin Grindeanu, leader of Romania’s Social Democratic Party (PSD) - the largest party in the four-member ruling coalition - said he is considering organising a “slightly extended” internal referendum to ask party members whether they want to continue governing under prime minister Ilie Bolojan (…)

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