The Social Democratic Party (PSD) leadership has met and decided on two political options for new consultations with the President, aiming for a minority government with Sorin Grindeanu as prime minister. This is a key step in the ongoing process to form a new cabinet and secure parliamentary approval.

Digi24: PSD Leaders Meet in Sinaia to Decide Government Support

Leaders of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) from across Romania gathered in Sinaia to determine which government they will support, discussing various options for the new cabinet.

Adevărul: PSD Decides: Two Variants Accepted for New Government

The PSD leadership, meeting in Sinaia, has decided on two political options for new consultations with the president, aiming for a minority government with Sorin Grindeanu as prime minister, according to sources.

G4Media: Chances for new Prime Minister designated by Nicușor Dan to be invested by…

This article analyzes the political landscape and calculates the likelihood of the new Prime Minister, designated by Nicușor Dan, being approved by Parliament, detailing the expected votes from PSD, UDMR, minorities, and factions within PNL.

Romania's Finance Minister announced that the budget deficit for the first seven months of the year has dropped to 2.34% of GDP, nearly halving last year's figure. This positive fiscal development comes despite an increase in the cost of public debt.

HotNews.ro: Finance Minister Announces Budget Deficit Halved, but Public Debt Cost Rises

Romania's Finance Minister reported that the budget deficit has fallen to 2.34% of GDP in the first seven months of the year, nearly half of last year's figure, though the cost of public debt has increased.

G4Media: BREAKING | Deficit to decrease by 28 billion lei compared to 2025, dropping to…

The Ministry of Finance announced a significant reduction in Romania's budget deficit, projected to decrease by 28 billion lei from 2025 levels, reaching 2.34% of GDP. This is a key indicator of the country's fiscal health and economic management.

Digi24: Budget Deficit Down to 2.34% of GDP After Seven Months

The consolidated general budget deficit for the first seven months of 2026 decreased by 28.36 billion lei compared to the previous year, reaching 2.34% of GDP.

An exclusive investigation has revealed that 200 Romanian deputies and senators are receiving substantial monthly cash sums, with some exceeding 40,000 lei, directly from their institution's cashier. This practice raises significant questions about financial transparency and parliamentary allowances.

Libertatea: Parliamentarians' Cash: 200 Deputies and Senators Receive Tens of Thousands of…

An exclusive investigation reveals that 200 Romanian deputies and senators are receiving substantial monthly sums, exceeding 40,000 lei for some, directly from their institution's cashier, raising questions about financial transparency and parliamentary allowances.

Legal experts have provided explanations suggesting that the appointment of Lucian Pahonțu as head of the Protection and Guard Service (SPP) was legally flawed. Separately, Bogdan Pîntea, the former head of Child Protection in Ilfov county, has received a definitive one-year suspended prison sentence for illegally transmitting a minor victim's testimony to a convicted rapist's family.

Libertatea: Legal Explanations Show Why Mr. Pahonțu's Appointment as SPP Chief Was Legally…

Legal experts provide an explanation detailing the alleged legal deficiencies in the appointment of Mr. Pahonțu to head the Romanian Intelligence Service (SPP), suggesting the decision should have been rejected.

G4Media: EXCLUSIVE | Bogdan Pîntea, former head of Ilfov Child Protection, definitively…

Bogdan Pîntea, formerly in charge of child protection in Ilfov county, has received a final one-year suspended prison sentence for illegally transmitting information to the family of a convicted rapist, based on the testimony of a minor victim.

The controversial pro-Russian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu reportedly received a blessing from Metropolitan Laurențiu Streza of Transylvania. Allegations also suggest that churches in Sibiu actively campaigned for Georgescu during the 2024 elections.

G4Media: VIDEO | Pro-Russian candidate Călin Georgescu blessed by Metropolitan…

The article reports on the controversial blessing received by pro-Russian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu from Metropolitan Laurențiu Streza, and alleges that churches in Sibiu actively campaigned for him during the 2024 elections, with a priest quoted saying 'If priests hadn't engaged in…'

A new section of the A7 motorway, known as the 'Motorway of Moldova,' has been opened to traffic. However, three other lots from the same project are projected to miss their deadlines under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).

HotNews.ro: New Section of 'Motorway of Moldova' Opens; Other A7 Lots Miss PNRR Deadlines

A new section of the A7 motorway, also known as the 'Motorway of Moldova', has been opened, but three other lots from the same project are set to miss their National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) deadlines.