While Ilie Bolojan was attending the PAS congress in Moldova and paying tribute at the military cemetery in Țiganca, Romania experienced yet another change of government leadership.
Eugen Tomac, who had only recently presented the composition and program of his proposed cabinet, announced his resignation after concluding that he lacked sufficient parliamentary support to secure confirmation.
Romanian President Nicușor Dan quickly nominated another pro-European politician. This time, his choice fell on Adrian Veștea, who currently serves as president of the Brașov County Council.
Upon learning of the appointment, Ilie Bolojan reportedly left Chișinău immediately and returned to Bucharest. The situation is particularly sensitive because Veștea serves as Bolojan’s first deputy within the National Liberal Party (PNL), where Bolojan is party chairman. According to reports, Veștea accepted the presidential nomination without prior consultation with the party leadership.
After returning to Bucharest, Bolojan allegedly moved to expel Veștea from the party. However, political observers suggest he may have acted too late. Several regional party organizations have already expressed support for Veștea. Removing him from the party would require a party congress, and time is working against Bolojan.
Encouraged by the prospect of returning to the governing coalition, influential figures within the party may ultimately decide to back a more politically convenient candidate rather than remain loyal to the current leadership.
Veștea now has ten days to form a cabinet and secure parliamentary approval. Whether he can assemble a viable governing majority remains an open question.
