Romanian Social Democrats reportedly prepare coalition boycott to force PM's resignation

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) in Romania, after formal internal consultations on April 20, will request Liberal (PNL) prime minister Ilie Bolojan to step down – and in the very likely case of a refusal, its ministers will submit their resignations to increase the pressure and obtain a mediation from president Nicusor Dan, according to the public station TVR based on insights from the meeting PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu had with president Dan.

Withdrawing the political support for PM Bolojan will most likely be gradual. The Social Democrats reportedly hope that Bolojan will voluntarily leave the government after they declare the withdrawal of their political support on April 20. Only after a deadline, supposedly 72 hours, will the six PSD ministers submit their resignations.