PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu, whose party pulled out of Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s coalition last week and called for him to be replaced, speaks at the PSD National Congress in Bucharest in November 2025.Robert Ghement/EPA

How to watch Romania’s political chaos like a pro  – POLITICO

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Romania is undergoing a fresh bout of political turmoil that could have far-reaching consequences for the EU’s sixth-most populous country. 

Almost one year on from a divisive presidential election, defeated far-right candidate George Simion is now surging ahead in the polls and causing mayhem inside Romania’s parliament. 

He is pushing a vote of no confidence in the government next week, which could topple Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan and trigger a period of instability that would threaten the country’s already precarious economic outlook.