A heated political dispute has erupted in Romania, with Sorin Grindeanu and other PSD members clashing with Ilie Bolojan. The conflict involves strong accusations, including 'rats in the state's pantry' and calls for 'deratization,' signaling deep internal tensions within the political landscape.

PSD President Sorin Grindeanu continued his attacks on Ilie Bolojan, accusing him of not understanding his role as prime minister of a coalition including PSD, while also praising Nicușor Dan for his constitutional understanding.

Sorin Grindeanu sent a message to Ilie Bolojan, stating that he became prime minister with PSD votes, ahead of a decision by social democrats on whether to withdraw political support.

Premier Ilie Bolojan held a nearly two-hour meeting with Nicușor Dan at Cotroceni Palace. The discussions reportedly took place ahead of a PSD meeting concerning governance.

A political analyst suggests that an upcoming decision by nearly 5,000 PSD members regarding continued governance with Ilie Bolojan could mark the end of Sorin Grindeanu's leadership of the party. The outcome is seen as critical for his political future.

Thursday marks the last day for public tributes to Mircea Lucescu at Arena Națională, with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan among those paying their respects.

President Nicușor Dan stated that Romania's parliamentary situation necessitates collaboration among the four pro-Western parties and minorities to achieve national objectives, adding that he will mediate to ensure projects continue despite PSD's threats to leave the government.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated on NATO Day that for Romania, NATO signifies security, stability, and trust, emphasizing the alliance's crucial role in remaining united and strong amidst current security challenges.

Ilie Bolojan, a prominent Romanian politician, has expressed his belief that the unanimity vote at the EU level should not be maintained, advocating for a Europe where decisions can be made more rapidly.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan discussed his country's economic recovery plans, including fiscal rigor and reforms, and warned that a divorce between America and the EU would be a catastrophe for all Western nations.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that the ruling coalition has reached an agreement to raise the retirement age for personnel in public order and national security systems, with a draft law expected to be presented next week.

The Romanian government is working to establish a solidarity fund that will be financed by the profits of oil companies operating in the Romanian market.

Moldovan Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu will undertake an official visit to Bucharest, Romania, on March 31, 2026, where he is scheduled to meet with Romanian President Nicușor Dan and Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.

Romania's Social Democratic Party (PSD) is analyzing scenarios for potentially withdrawing from the government and replacing Ilie Bolojan, with the Dâmbovița organization now voting for a government without Bolojan and USR.

Romanian Premier Ilie Bolojan announced plans to publicly name individuals he refers to as 'new smart boys in energy' who are allegedly blocking capacities without making necessary investments, promising new regulations.

The Romanian government has adopted an ordinance declaring a crisis in the fuel market, though specialists suggest its impact on pump prices will be minimal. Following this, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that the government will likely consider reducing fuel excise duties next week to curb price increases.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan cautioned business leaders at the Romanian-American Chamber of Commerce General Assembly that the current year would be challenging for both the business sector and the government.

Premier Ilie Bolojan, accompanied by the Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Bucharest, paid tribute to the key figures who orchestrated the unification of Bessarabia with Romania in 1918.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is scheduled to make an official visit to Romania on Friday, with meetings planned in Bucharest and Oradea, including with Nicușor Dan and Ilie Bolojan.

Romanian PNL President and Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated that the future of the current governing coalition after Easter is uncertain, accusing the PSD of escalating conflict and violating the coalition protocol.

Miners from Complexul Energetic Oltenia protested in Piața Victoriei against personnel reductions, with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan addressing them, stating he understands their situation but must tell them the truth, leading to threats of a general strike.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated that with the adoption of the 2026 state budget law, the government now possesses the necessary strength to 'set things right and put Romania on correct and realistic foundations,' reiterating the importance of recent reforms.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, during a budget debate, criticized previous budgets for often reflecting the political comfort of those in power rather than realistic revenues and targets.

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) has requested Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan to urgently approve the initiative by Agriculture Minister Florin Barbu to directly exempt farmers from paying excise duty and VAT on diesel used in agriculture.

Avocatul Poporului, Renate Weber, respinge acuzațiile că ar fi făcut „o favoare PSD” atunci când a atacat la Curtea Constituțională ordonanța Guvernului privind reducerea cheltuielilor din…

Premierul Ilie Bolojan avertizează că restructurările anunțate de constructorul de la Mioveni sunt „efectul întârziat” al politicilor fiscale din ultimii ani.   Într-un interviu acordat Digi 24,…

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated on Digi24 that the increase in fuel prices in Romania is much smaller than at international quotes or in Western European countries.

MARBELLA is experiencing a tourist revival.

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that the government adopted an ordinance simplifying investment approval procedures, aiming to support the economy, reduce bureaucracy, and lower compliance costs.

Daniel Băluţă, primarul Sectorului 4 şi lider PSD Bucureşti, a lansat un atac dur la adresa premierului Ilie Bolojan, despre care spune că „şi-a dovedit limitele” și îl acuză că „frânează dezvoltarea…

Premierul Ilie Bolojan a declarat, vineri, despre boicotarea simulărilor de evaluarea naţională, că măsurile de creştere a normei didactice de anul trecut n-au fost populare, dar una este acest lucru…

Lia Olguța Vasilescu o dojenește pe mama premierului Ilie Bolojan și-i transmite să-și ia fiul înapoi la Bihor.

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan denied on Thursday evening that he had discussed the solidarity package requested by PSD for inclusion in the budget project with the head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen...

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan during a visit to Bucharest.

Through a Facebook video, PSD President Sorin Grindeanu called on Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan to consider measures proposed by social-democratic ministers to compensate for rising fuel prices, amidst ongoing political discussions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit Romania on Thursday 12 March, where he will meet with his counterpart Nicușor Dan and the country's Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.

Premierul Ilie Bolojan a cerut miercuri Parlamentului să voteze „pentru” propunerea Consiliului Suprem de Apărare a Țării (CSAT) privind încuviințarea solicitării Statelor Unite de a amplasa în…

Premierul Ilie Bolojan a anunțat marți că Guvernul va depune la Curtea Constituțională argumentele în susținerea celor patru măsuri contestate de Avocatul Poporului în pachetul de reformă…

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan discussed measures to accelerate projects for consolidating, expanding, and modernizing the electricity transport network with representatives from energy-responsible ministries.

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announces that flights to repatriate Romanians from countries involved in the Middle East conflict will continue, with the head of government specifying that an analysis will be conducted...

Premierul Ilie Bolojan spune că se lucrează la organizarea unor noi zboruri pentru ca românii aflaţi în Orientul Mijlociu să poată reveni în ţară, arătând că la începutul săptămânii viitoare sunt…

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan held a working meeting with coordinating ministries to review the implementation status of reforms and investments under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).

The AUR party in Romania, led by George Simion, has criticized the PSD for having 'two faces' and accused them of adopting AUR's proposals, positioning itself in the PSD-PNL dispute over the 2026 budget.

Premierul Ilie Bolojan a declarat, miercuri, despre majorarea preţurilor la combustibil, pe fondul conflictului din Orientul Mijlociu, că speră să nu se întâmple asta, dar va depinde de durata…

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) accuses Ilie Bolojan of an 'inflexible and defiant attitude' that caused a new blockage in the governing coalition, allegedly by not including sufficient funds for PSD's requested support measures, investments, and local authorities in the budget.

President Nicușor Dan has signed the decree appointing Mihai Dimian as the new Minister of Education, following a proposal from Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.

Romania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that no Romanians have been injured in the Middle East conflict zones and there are no repatriation requests from Iran, despite the ongoing situation.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that all national structures are on alert following attacks in the Middle East, with efforts underway to find solutions for Romanian citizens in countries with closed airspace.

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan provided explanations for his attendance at a PNL Prahova liberal meeting shortly after the government adopted emergency ordinances for administrative cuts and economic relaunch.

Premierul Ilie Bolojan a declarat, joi, la Bruxelles, că în zilele următoare va fi promulgată legea privind reforma pensiilor magistraţilor, iar atunci Guvernul va comunica Comisiei Europene „practic…

The union representing government employees accuses the executive led by Ilie Bolojan of improper adoption of administrative reform measures and calls for a criminal investigation into the Prime Minister and Development Minister.

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan is on an official visit to Brussels on Thursday, where he has several meetings scheduled, one of which is with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der…

Premierul Ilie Bolojan a avut, miercuri seară, o întâlnire la sediul Reprezentanței României la Uniunea Europeană cu europarlamentarii partidelor din coaliția de guvernare.

The Chancellery of Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan canceled a tender for the rental of 19 Duster pick-up trucks for three years, citing a change in needs and errors in the procurement documents.

The debate over the proposed abolition of Ilfov County continues, with Vlad Gheorghe, an honorary advisor to Ilie Bolojan, citing the presence of 'many local barons' as a reason for a referendum, while Hubert Thuma dismisses his comments.

Hubert Thuma, head of the Ilfov County Council, has publicly demanded that Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan clarify his stance on his honorary advisor's 'attack' regarding the assimilation of Ilfov into a metropolitan Bucharest.

Ilie Bolojan, identified as the Romanian Prime Minister, commented on political scientist Cristian Preda's act of shredding his doctoral diploma live on TV, a protest against government austerity measures.

Ilie Bolojan announced that the government adopted two emergency ordinances, one for economic recovery and another for administration, with the latter decentralizing the decision-making power for authorizing gambling to local administrations.

Representatives of the government employees' union have sent an open letter to Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan and Development Minister Cseke Attila, criticizing the proposed administration reform, arguing that some measures could allow for abuse.

Premierul Ilie Bolojan a venit cu un mesaj pe rețelele sociale prin care a reiterat sprijinul și solidaritatea României față de poporul ucrainean în lupta sa pentru libertate, suveranitate și pace.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan warned ministers and secretaries of state that they risk dismissal if Romania loses funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).

Romania is on the brink of a political crisis as the PSD threatens to withdraw its support for the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister has stated he will not resign, criticizing corruption and accusing the PSD of triggering the crisis.

PNL leader Ilie Bolojan launched a strong attack against the PSD, accusing them of seeking a 'puppet prime minister' and an 'obedient PNL' amidst threats to break the ruling coalition. Bolojan also criticized waste in state companies and affirmed he would not resign.

Romania's PSD party has determined the time and location for a consultation meeting to decide whether to continue governing alongside Ilie Bolojan, with most members expected to vote online.

Romania's Premier Ilie Bolojan announced that the Health and Finance ministers will travel to the United States next week to negotiate with Pfizer, following a lost lawsuit concerning COVID-19 vaccine procurement.

Romanian politician Ilie Bolojan stated that the best situation for Romania currently is to have a government based on a stable parliamentary majority, dismissing other hypotheses as less optimal solutions.

President Nicușor Dan has convened a meeting at Cotroceni Palace with the Prime Minister, Energy and Transport Ministers, and oil company representatives to discuss concerns over the fuel crisis.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan explained the government's measures to tackle the fuel crisis, stating they are acting within budgetary limits due to past deficits and that the state does not benefit from rising prices.

Buzău Mayor Constantin Toma reacted to being called a "Bolojenist" by Grindeanu, asserting that the Social Democratic Party (PSD) faces a grim future if it aligns with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.

Premierul Ilie Bolojan a vorbit, într-un interviu pentru cotidianul francez Le Figaro, despre situația financiară a României, care a alimentat votul antisistem, dar și despre fragmentarea partidelor…

Romanian Premier Ilie Bolojan stated that the current year will be more challenging than initially estimated, attributing the complexity to the situation in Iran, which is leading to price increases and a slight economic contraction.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated that escalating tensions within the coalition and the PSD party could lead to a government crisis. He also commented on the possibility of a minority government.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan is scheduled to appear on Digi24 to discuss the escalating fuel prices and potential government scenarios, including the implications if the PSD withdraws from the governing coalition.

Preşedintele PSD, Sorin Grindeanu, l-a criticat dur sâmbătă pe premierul Ilie Bolojan, acuzându-l de lipsă de empatie și spunând că „nu are nicio treabă cu economia”. „Tot ceea ce a făcut a dus…

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has stated that his resignation is not being considered, emphasizing that Romania does not need a political crisis and shifting responsibility to the PSD if they instigate one.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated that the United States has played a vital role in Romania's security and economy, emphasizing that the partnership with the US is a strategic aspect the country will continue to support.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met with Numan Kurtulmuş, the President of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, to discuss the strategic bilateral partnership, economic and energy cooperation, and regional security in the Black Sea.

PSD President Sorin Grindeanu revealed that Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan only agreed to the social aid package proposed by the social democrats after the PSD threatened to block budget debates.

Romania's High Court has suspended the decision to establish a committee for revising justice laws, a body initiated by Premier Ilie Bolojan. The ruling came after a challenge from the "Coalition for the Defense of the Rule of Law."

The Romanian government has postponed an extraordinary meeting intended to declare a crisis on the fuel market and adopt emergency measures, citing the lack of approval from the Economic and Social Council (CES) as the reason.

Tense discussions have reportedly taken place between Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare, and Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan regarding a potential reduction in fuel excise duty and VAT.

President Nicușor Dan addressed questions regarding the potential for a government rotation and whether Ilie Bolojan would remain Prime Minister. He stated that Bolojan has the support of the parliamentary majority and expressed hope for continuity.

Romanian Premier Ilie Bolojan announced conclusions after a coalition meeting regarding a budget deadlock, stating that the payment of certain rights won in court by magistrates will be postponed. He aims for the budget to be applied by tomorrow.

Electrica, a state-controlled company, has submitted a technical and financial offer to concession the production of thermal and electrical energy in Craiova, aiming to rescue the city's bankrupt heating business.

Premierul Ilie Bolojan a declarat luni că România trebuie să reducă deficitul bugetar, să îmbunătățească colectarea veniturilor și să folosească mai eficient banii publici, în contextul reformelor…

Romanian politician Ilie Bolojan addressed concerns over production capacity reductions and layoffs at multinational companies like Dacia, stating that no politician would deny companies have complained about taxes. He defended tax reductions amidst criticism.

Premierul Ilie Bolojan a declarat, despre creşterea preţurilor la combustibili, pe fondul războiului din Orientul Mijlociu, că dacă urmărim, creşterea de preţuri în România este mult mai mică decât…

Ilie Bolojan appeared on Digi24 to explain the PSD's proposed social measures package, noting that while 3.4 billion lei are needed, only 1.7 billion are available, contrasting with 2024's European funds.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan is scheduled to appear on Digi24 to explain the government's solutions for tempering rising fuel prices and address the economic pressures faced by Romanians.

A 42-year-old businessman in the industrial hemp sector was arrested in Rethymno. According to the police, the 42-year-old, as the owner of a packaging and trading company for industrial products...

Premier Ilie Bolojan discussed the possibility of Romania storing natural gas in Ukraine, highlighting mutual benefits through energy network interconnection, especially in the context of exploiting Neptun Deep resources in the Black Sea.

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that the government will monitor fuel price developments to 'mitigate' their impact, but reiterated that an excise duty reduction is not being considered as it would not guarantee lower prices and could lead to economic instability.

PSD Deputy Mihai Fifor has continued his attacks on Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan via Facebook, demanding his resignation and accusing him of arguing with coalition partners, rejecting initiatives, and making 'abusive decisions'. This follows earlier reports of PSD's plans to force a government change after the budget adoption, believing they have presidential support to remove Bolojan.

Dacă sunt nemulțumiți de modul în care funcționează coaliția sau Guvernul, social-democrații pot să inițieze moțiuni de cenzură, a transmis premierul Ilie Bolojan, joi seară, după anunţul referitor…

Președintele ucrainean Volodimir Zelenski a ajuns joi la Palatul Victoria, unde se întâlnește cu premierul Ilie Bolojan, în cadrul vizitei oficiale pe care liderul de la Kiev o efectuează în țara…

Ilie Bolojan's mother has advised her son, the Prime Minister, not to resign at the insistence of the PSD, as the party continues to demand his resignation.

Representatives of the Victoria Palace employees' union are criticizing the proposed 2026 state budget, calling it 'built on fragile hypotheses and the sacrifice of the population' and raising serious questions about its vulnerabilities.

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that the government aims to approve the 2026 budget project by the end of the week, emphasizing the need for ministries and institutions to make savings in a challenging economic context.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met with Schwarz Group CEO Gerd Chrzanowski to discuss investment opportunities in Romania's food production sector and government support for Romanian producers.

Premierul Ilie Bolojan consideră că măsurile de reformă administrativă contestate de Avocatul Poporului sunt constituționale și a anunțat că va depunde la CCR argumente în susținerea acestora.

Guvernul pregătește modificări legislative și exproprieri pentru proiecte energetice strategice, potrivit unui comunicat transmis marți de Executiv.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced an 'in-depth analysis' following the ongoing repatriation operation of hundreds of Romanian citizens from dangerous areas in the Middle East affected by the war.

Premierul Ilie Bolojan a declarat sâmbătă seară că Guvernul tratează „cu cea mai mare atenție situația românilor surprinși de izbucnirea războiului din Orientul Mijlociu, în zonele afectate de…

Craiova Mayor Lia Olguța Vasilescu has accused Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan of blocking investments in district heating and intentionally bankrupting Electrocentrale Craiova, with the Ministry of Energy now weighing in on the dispute.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated that reducing the number of communes could be done without major issues, suggesting that communes located near county seats could become sector mayoralties if there is critical mass support for the idea.

Premier Ilie Bolojan stated that coalition talks concluded amicably, with final budget corrections expected by week's end, contradicting a PSD attack.

The PSD party accuses Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan of having a 'defiant attitude' and blocking budget negotiations by including provisions that contradict party leaders' requests.

During a National Political Bureau meeting, Romanian Liberal leaders discussed the budget, with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stating it's 99% ready and prioritizing balance, while criticizing the PSD for not providing funding sources for social measures.

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan took over as interim Minister of Education on January 14, more than 20 days after Daniel David officially announced his resignation.

European Commissioner Roxana Mînzatu expressed her desire for Romania to be an example in implementing social projects, highlighting a 7.2 billion euro allocation, and discussed accelerating European project implementation with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that he confirmed with the European Commission a budget deficit target of approximately 6% for Romania this year, affirming the country's commitment to its assumed obligations.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan held a press conference in Brussels following a working visit where he met with several high-ranking European officials.

The union of government employees has requested Parliament to initiate criminal proceedings against Premier Ilie Bolojan and Development Minister Cseke Atilla for alleged 'acts committed in the exercise of their function'.

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan meets on Thursday in Brussels with Ursula von der Leyen and other European leaders to unblock the 231 million euros from PNRR. The agenda also includes priorities

Prison unions in Romania have filed a criminal complaint against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, accusing him of abuse of office in connection with the adoption of the public administration reform project.

A PSD leader has attacked Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, accusing him of sidelining Parliament by adopting public administration reform and an economic recovery package via emergency ordinance rather than through a parliamentary vote.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that 10% of all public sector employees would be laid off by the end of the year as part of government austerity measures.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced a 10% reduction in public administration staff as part of efforts to achieve budget savings.

Premierul Ilie Bolojan afirmă că prevederile cuprinse în cele ordonanțe de urgență privind reforma administraţiei şi pachetul de relansare economică, aprobate de Guvern marți seară, respectă Constituţ

A referendum has been proposed by an honorary advisor to Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan to 'assimilate' Ilfov county into Bucharest, creating a single administration.

Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan held a working meeting with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan before the latter's visit to Brussels. They discussed the EastInvest mechanism.

A Bucharest lawyer has sent a memorandum to Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, proposing nine solutions and denouncing as incorrect the tax authority ANAF's demands for retroactive VAT payments from Romanian small business owners for the past six years.

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has warned that state secretaries and ministers will be revoked if Romania loses funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), urging ministries to accelerate reforms and investments by August 31.

Romanian politician Sorin Grindeanu is under scrutiny, with a former advisor publicly urging him to avoid a political crisis and "not block Romania." This comes as Grindeanu is scheduled for live interviews and a "confrontation" on different TV channels ahead of a crucial vote within the PSD party.

Bogdan-Ioachim Bulete has been removed from his position as governor of the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve Administration, with Florin Stăneaţă appointed as his successor.

Ilie Bolojan has accused Romania's Social Democratic Party (PSD) of 'fleeing responsibility' and 'double-dealing' regarding measures to reduce the budget deficit, comparing their behavior to the era of former leader Liviu Dragnea.

Romania's government spokesperson, Ioana Dogioiu, stated that the atmosphere during a recent government meeting was "absolutely cordial," despite ongoing tensions within the ruling coalition.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan outlined five key action directions for the energy market, attributing high prices and instability to existing blockages.

Romanian political parties USR and PNL are making calculations ahead of the PSD's decision regarding governance, with Senator Ștefan Pălărie (USR) stating that all PSD demands have been accepted by the coalition.

Romania's Social Democratic Party (PSD) is reportedly facing internal pressure regarding its role in government and its relationship with Ilie Bolojan, potentially leading to a political crisis.

Romanian Premier Ilie Bolojan announced plans to abolish technical connection permits for electricity networks, arguing that 90% are used for speculative projects rather than development, thereby blocking legitimate access.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated that a new regulation for connecting to electricity grids will be adopted by the end of the month, noting that "under 10%" of projects with issued permits are serious, while 90% are speculative and block serious investors.

A high-level meeting is scheduled at Cotroceni Palace in Romania to address the country's crude oil and fuel supply. President Nicușor Dan will meet with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, energy and transport ministers, and representatives from Petrom and Rompetrol to discuss the issue.

Romanian Premier Ilie Bolojan stated in an interview with Le Figaro that a political divorce between the EU and the US would be a catastrophe for the West. He emphasized the importance of strong transatlantic relations.

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that the decision to reduce fuel excise tax will initially apply only to diesel, which accounts for over 70% of Romania's fuel consumption, due to the largest price increases in this sector.

Ilie Bolojan stated that data on the exact amount of VAT collected by the state from increased diesel prices is not centrally collected, but confirmed that all additional funds generated in March are allocated to reducing excise duties for transporters.

Premierul Ilie Bolojan a avut, luni, o întrevedere cu Apostolos Tzitzikostas, comisar european pentru transport durabil şi turism, cu care a discutat despre proiectele de interconectare în domeniul…

Fostul preşedinte al PNL Crin Antonescu a declarat, duminică seară, la Antena 3, că această coaliţie de guvernare nu funcționează, însă a estimat că actualul guvern va rezista în funcție, sub…

Romanian PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu discussed three governance scenarios (continuing with Ilie Bolojan, going into opposition, or changing the PM) after a party meeting, with members reportedly rejecting the current formula. This comes as Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has rejected resignation and blamed the PSD for a potential political crisis, while European Parliament President Roberta Metsola called for 'stability and unity' after Grindeanu informed EU officials of his party's plans.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is on an official visit to Romania, where he is scheduled to meet with President Nicușor Dan at Cotroceni Palace and hold discussions with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan at Victoria Palace.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan warned the Romanian-American Chamber of Commerce that the government faces a challenging year, grappling with the paradox of needing to reduce the budget deficit while simultaneously maintaining high investment levels.

Mihai Fifor, president of PSD Arad, reiterated the party's stance that 'the miracle of Bihor must leave,' referring to Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, following an internal consultation.

Înalta Curte de Casație și Justiție (ÎCCJ) a admis miercuri, 25 martie, un recurs prin care a suspendat temporar activitatea Comitetului pentru analiză și revizuirea legislației din domeniul…

PSD deputy Marius Budăi has announced opposition to Ilie Bolojan as Prime Minister, alleging an understanding between AUR and the head of government. PSD President Sorin Grindeanu has also voiced dissatisfaction with the government's direction, stating that things are not functioning correctly and mentioning "kisses" being sent to AUR, while also addressing union concerns over a lack of dialogue with Bolojan.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan rejected requests from Complexul Energetic Oltenia miners for contract extensions, citing planned personnel reductions, after miners clashed with gendarmes in front of the government building.

Romanian officials have held discussions regarding the fuel market situation and rejected populist solutions, as prices for gasoline and diesel have now reached new record highs across the country.

Sorin Grindeanu și-a început discursul din timpul dezbaterilor privind bugetul de stat cu o serie de atacuri la adresa guvernării și a premierului Ilie Bolojan.

PSD Senator Robert Cazanciuc has publicly asked Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan to explain why he is refusing to continue funding the 'Justice Quarter' project, which was part of the government's program, opting instead for expensive rented offices in Bucharest.

Romanian President Nicușor Dan met with a delegation from OMV Petrom to discuss the country's energy security, noting that Romania imports approximately 80% of its consumed crude oil and faces major difficulties due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting follows a previously scheduled discussion between the President, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, and OMV Petrom representatives.

Significant tensions have emerged within Romania's ruling coalition ahead of the budget vote, with the PSD threatening to amend the bill in Parliament after not all their proposals were accepted. Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has accused the PSD of using 'AUR-type rhetoric' to evade government responsibility, while the PSD insists it won't be a 'ficus' in government.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated that high energy prices in the market are due to the tolerance of intentional price increases benefiting certain individuals, agreeing with business owners who cite a lack of competitiveness. He believes that wrong decisions were made by tolerating actions that intentionally raised prices for the benefit of 'smart guys'.

Ilie Bolojan a comentat, pentru la Digi24, interviul acordat de mama sa, precizând că nu știa despre acesta înainte de publicare și că nu are motive să fie supărat.

Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok participated in the Day of Hungarians Everywhere celebrations in Târgu Secuiesc, Romania, delivering a message of unity and solidarity to several thousand attendees. Romanian officials Nicușor Dan and Ilie Bolojan also issued messages for the occasion.

Romania's Social Democratic Party (PSD) is reportedly forcing the departure of Liberal Party (PNL) leader Ilie Bolojan and the USR party from the government, with a leadership meeting scheduled to decide on the budget vote. PSD leaders indicate the meeting may be a formality, signaling an imminent political shift.

Daniel Băluță harshly criticized Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, accusing him of a lack of empathy and of blocking projects proposed by the social democrats.

Premierul Ilie Bolojan a avertizat, vineri, constructorii care lucrează la electrificarea şi reabilitarea liniei feroviare Cluj-Napoca – Oradea – Episcopia Bihor că au la dispoziţie patru luni pentru…

Ilie Bolojan stated that the framework agreement on energy cooperation between Romania and Ukraine does not automatically oblige Romania to store gas in Ukraine, but rather creates the possibility for such solutions within regional energy security cooperation.

Prim-ministrul Ilie Bolojan a anunțat joi seară că Executivul ia în calcul măsuri care să „limiteze”, dar nu să „anuleze” creşterile de preţuri pentru combustibili de pe pieţele internaţionale.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan to discuss ongoing defense support and future cooperation in the energy sector.

Romanian Minister of Labor Florin Manole discussed vulnerabilities in the unemployment subsidy system, stating that information presented by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan originated from a report he had previously submitted.

Premierul Ilie Bolojan a anunțat că a cerut Ministerului Muncii să găsească soluţii pentru corectarea vulnerabilităţilor descoperite în funcţionarea unor scheme de sprijin pentru şomeri, subliniind…

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan received the new US Ambassador to Romania, Darryl Nirenberg, at Victoria Palace, where he presented the CSAT's decision regarding the temporary deployment of defensive equipment in Romania, following the approval of the US request to use local air bases for military…

Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that the budget project will be approved by the Government and sent to Parliament by the end of the week, acknowledging it was constructed in a difficult context with various challenges.

Economist Ionuț Dumitru, honorary advisor to the Prime Minister, stated that the state cannot cover a very large difference in fuel pump prices with public funds due to significant budget constraints for 2026.

Romanian coalition leaders are meeting to finalize the 2026 state budget project, following last week's discussions where PSD leaders accused Ilie Bolojan of blocking the budget and displaying a 'defiant' attitude.

Preşedintele Senatului, Mircea Abrudean, a declarat luni că nu crede că stabileşte PSD ce face PNL cu premierul, cine e premier, pentru că e altă bucătărie internă, aşa cum nici liberalii nu…

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has requested the UAE president's support in facilitating flight corridors, indicating discussions on international travel and diplomatic relations.

The Romanian government is developing a plan to lower energy prices, with measures including unblocking technical connection permits (ATR), as announced by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.

Ilie Bolojan said in a B1 TV show that Wednesday's coalition meeting was not marked by disputes between parties, and the PSD's statement after the meeting is 'in contradiction with reality'.

Premierul Ilie Bolojan a afirmat, la B1 TV, că prelungirea războiului din Orientul Mijlociu poate avea un impact mare asupra prețului carburanților și exporturile de petrol și gaze din zonă nu mai…

More than 350 pre-university teachers resigned in the last four months of the previous year due to the 'Bolojan Law,' primarily those on fixed-term contracts or 'for the duration of the post's viability.'

Guvernul a anunțat luni că situația cetățenilor români blocați în Orientul Mijlociu din cauza conflictului SUA-Israel-Iran a fost analizată într-o ședință convocată de premierul Ilie Bolojan la…

Romanian journalist Cristian Tudor Popescu criticized PSD leader Grindeanu's threats against liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, calling them 'inconsistent words' made for public consumption.

Ilie Bolojan a declarat, joi, că nu a avut telefonul la el și nu a putut urmări declarațiile din țară, fiind toată ziua în întâlniri la Bruxelles cu diverși oficiali europeni.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels, where the government committed to Romania's requests regarding payment applications 3 and 4 from EU funds.

Romania's National Liberal Party (PNL) has responded to Sorin Grindeanu's announcement of an internal PSD consultation regarding Ilie Bolojan as prime minister, stating that changing the prime minister is non-negotiable.

Social-Democrat Labor Minister Florin Manole acknowledged 'dissatisfaction' within the party regarding some measures taken by the coalition government led by PNL leader Ilie Bolojan, following an announcement by Grindeanu.

PSD President Sorin Grindeanu announced he will propose an internal party vote for social democrats to decide whether to remain in the coalition with Ilie Bolojan as prime minister or to seek an alternative premier.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that two ordinances, concerning administrative reform and economic recovery measures, have been sent for publication and will take effect.

The union representing employees at Victoria Palace continues to criticize Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan following the adoption of administrative reforms that include job and salary cuts in state institutions, accusing him of 'persecuting' state workers.

Ilie Bolojan, a Romanian official, stated that the retirement age must be increased due to a major demographic problem in Romania, which is straining the public pension system and the state's capacity to replace retiring personnel.

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that he will nominate a new Minister of Education upon his return from Brussels.

Vlad Gheorghe, an advisor to Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, proposes a referendum on the unification of Ilfov county with Bucharest, aiming to eliminate 'local barons' and improve governance.

Kelemen Hunor, president of UDMR, stated that some milestones in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) 'surely will not be met,' a day after Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan threatened to dismiss ministers over lost funds.

Mircea Abrudean, President of the Romanian Senate, commented on the extent to which Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has been 'userized,' stating he doesn't know how such an assertion could be quantified and hasn't personally observed it.