The Romanian Social Democratic Party (PSD) and far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) have filed a no-confidence motion against the Ilie Bolojan government with 251 parliamentary signatures, exceeding the 233 votes needed for passage. The motion is scheduled for vote on May 5, 2026, and AUR leader George Simion indicated high confidence it will pass, citing voter demand for change and criticizing the government's taxation policies related to deficit reduction. The PM warned that political turmoil threatens investor confidence and Romania's ability to absorb EU funds.

Supporters rally for PM Ilie Bolojan in Bucharest, Oradea ahead of no-confidence vote Hundreds of people gathered in Victoriei Square in Bucharest on Sunday evening, May 3, to show support for Liberal (PNL) prime minister Ilie Bolojan, just two days before the no-confidence vote in Parliament. Similar demonstrations were reported in several cities across Romania, including Oradea, where Bolojan served as mayor. The rallies come amid rising political tensions after the Social Democratic Party (PSD), previously part of the governing coalition, and the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), which is currently in opposition, filed a motion of censure against the government , scheduled for debate and vote on May 5.