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Social-Democrats Set Congress Date, Demote Local Leader for Controversial Diaspora Comments

20:17, 04 Dec. 2019
Romania’s Social Democrat Party (PSD) held its first top brass meeting since its leadership change on Wednesday, during which it decided to schedule a party congress in February 2020 and strip PSD Giurgiu leader Niculae Badalau of his offices, following his controversial remarks on Romanians abroad.

Social-Democrats File No-Confidence Motion Against Finance Minister

17:51, 02 Dec. 2019
The Social Democrat Party’s (PSD) group in Romania’s Senate filed on Monday a no-confidence motion against liberal Finance Minister Florin Citu, accusing him and the government of not taking measures to stop the depreciation of the national currency versus the euro.

Social Democrat Party Leader Resign Following Heated Executive Committee Meeting

13:09, 27 Nov. 2019
The chairman of Romania’s Social Democrat Party (PSD), Viorica Dancila, announced her resignation on Tuesday night, following a heated party executive committee meeting which saw almost the entire leadership quit, amid reports of verbal conflicts among members.

Bucharest Court Rejects Former Social-Democrat Chairman Challenge against New Leadership

19:31, 09 Aug. 2019
The Bucharest Court rejected on Friday a challenge made by former Social Democrat Party (PSD) chairman Liviu Dragnea on the validation of decisions taken at the party’s June congress, in which a new chairman was appointed following his imprisonment for corruption offences.

Ruling Party to Discuss Cabinet Reshuffle, Presidential Candidate at July 22 Meeting – Sources

15:49, 10 Iul. 2019
Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) are planning to hold an Executive Committee meeting on July 22, with discussions to revolve around a new cabinet reshuffle and polls regarding the party’s presidential candidate, party sources told MEDIAFAX.

Prime Minister Wants Internal Financial Audit at Ruling Party – Sources

19:50, 14 Iun. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila told her colleagues in the ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) that she wants a financial audit to verify recent party spending, but no steps have been taken towards that for the moment, party sources told MEDIAFAX.

Two Social-Democrat MPs Switch Allegiance to Pro Romania Again

15:52, 12 Iun. 2019
Social Democrat Party (PSD) MPs Mihai Mohaci and Mihail Valentin Popa have left Romania's ruling party for the second time in order to join the future Pro Europe parliamentary group, representing the Pro Romania party. Both had a previous short stint with PM Victor Ponta’s party.

Social Democrat Party Interim Executive Chairman Resigns – Sources

14:22, 07 Iun. 2019
Former Regional Development Minister Paul Stanescu resigned from his office as interim executive chairman of Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) on Friday, less than two weeks after he was appointed to the role, knowledgeable sources told MEDIAFAX.

Social-Democrats Appoint Paul Stanescu as Executive Chairman

18:12, 28 Mai 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Tuesday that the ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) decided to appoint former development minister Paul Stanescu as executive chairman, the second most important office in the party.

Romanian President Criticizes Possible Ruling Party Leader Presidential Bid

21:13, 22 Mai 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis criticized on Wednesday the possibility that Social Democrat Party (PSD) leader Liviu Dragnea will announce a presidential bid following Sunday’s European Parliament elections.

Ruling Party Leader To “Analyze” Prime Minister Situation after EU Elections

18:45, 21 Mai 2019
The chairman of Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD), Liviu Dragnea, said on Tuesday that he will “analyze” the current situation of the country’s government and prime minister after the conclusion of Sunday’s EU Parliament elections.

Ruling Party Plans Massive Electoral Rally in Bucharest for May 21

20:25, 14 Mai 2019
Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) is planning to hold an electoral on May 21 in Bucharest, aiming to gather 120,000 participants from counties in southern Romania, PSD secretary-general Codrin Stefanescu told MEDIAFAX on Tuesday.

Ruling Party Treasurer Investigated for Second Embezzlement Offence

19:15, 22 Apr. 2019
Prosecutors from Romania’s National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) extended prosecution against Social Democrat Party (PSD) treasurer Mircea Draghici, with the latter suspected of another embezzlement offence.

Social-Democrat MP Switches Allegiance to Pro Romania

19:15, 22 Apr. 2019
Romanian Social Democrat Party (PSD) MP Nicolae Georgescu announced on Monday that he left the ruling party to join the recently-founded group led by former PM Victor Ponta, Pro Romania, being the latest on a significant list of parliamentary switches between the two groups.

Romania’s Ruling Party Withdraws Political Support for Justice Minister

15:55, 17 Apr. 2019
Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) decided in an executive committee meeting on Wednesday to withdraw political support for Justice Minister Tudorel Toader, who had been heavily criticized for failing to adopt emergency decrees to amend the country’s criminal codes.

Ruling Party Leader on Presidential Bid: We Will Consider It if I Will Be Physically Able

19:11, 12 Apr. 2019
The chairman of Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD), Liviu Dragnea, said on Friday that he will think about running in the country’s presidential elections if he will be physically able to, referring to his recent health concerns.

Alexandria Council Forbids Manifestations in Popular Rally Area before Opposition Event

18:56, 12 Apr. 2019
The local council of Alexandria, the seat of Teleorman county, decided on Friday to forbid public manifestations in front of its Community Center, a popular spot for protests, and its entire downtown area, one week before the opposition Liberal Party was scheduled to hold a rally in the city.

President: Ruling Party’s Attempt to Use the Plight of Former Political Detainees is Pathetic

16:08, 12 Apr. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis accused the ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) of trying to use the plight of two communist era political detainees for its own goals, after it included the latter in a delegation which attended talks at the Presidential Palace on Friday.

Ruling Party Leader Says Justice Minister “Can’t Carry On” Delaying Judicial Decrees

22:52, 05 Apr. 2019
The chairman of Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD), Liviu Dragnea, criticized Justice Minister Tudorel Toader for delaying the adoption of emergency judicial decrees, stating that PM Viorica Dancila will have to decide whether he remains in office.

Timmermans Threatens Romania’s Ruling Party with Exclusion from European Socialists

16:10, 05 Apr. 2019
The Party of European Socialists’ (PES) candidate for European Commission president, Frans Timmermans, warned Romania’s Social Democrat Party (PSD) on Friday that it could be excluded because of the situation of the rule of law in the country.

Ruling Party Treasurer: Referendum to be Held in Different Polling Stations to European Elections

13:29, 28 Mart. 2019
Social Democrat Party (PSD) treasurer Mircea Draghici said on Thursday morning that a possible referendum on the justice system hinted by President Klaus Iohannis to be held at the same time with European Parliament elections would require different polling stations from the latter.

European People’s Party Leader Request Socialists to Sanction Romanian Social Democrats

20:08, 22 Mart. 2019
The European People’s Party (EPP) candidate for European Commission president, Manfred Weber, requested his European Socialists (PES) opponent Frans Timmermans to propose sanctions for Romania’s Social Democrat Party (PSD), who he said were “close to partially legalizing corruption”.

Ruling Party to Decide European Election Lists Next Week

19:05, 20 Mart. 2019
Lower Chamber Deputy Chairman Florin Iordache told MEDIAFAX on Wednesday that the ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) will hold an executive committee meeting next week to validate their list of candidates for the European Parliament election.

Ruling Party to Vote Against No-Confidence Motions on Finance and Justice Ministers

18:00, 18 Mart. 2019
Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) will vote against two no-confidence motions filed by opposition parties on Justice Minister Tudorel Toader and Finance Minister Eugen Teodorovici on Wednesday, according to PSD Lower Chamber group leader Alfred Simonis.

Ruling Party Leader: There is Discontent Regarding the Justice Minister’s Activity

13:56, 06 Mart. 2019
Social Democrat Party (PSD) Chairman Liviu Dragnea said on Wednesday that there is a state of discontent regarding Justice Minister Tudorel Toader within the party, adding that a discussion with coalition partners ALDE and PM Viorica Dancila on the subject will take place within the next week.

Ruling Party Senator Joins Re-Established UNPR Group

15:28, 05 Mart. 2019
Former Romanian Interior Minister Gabriel Oprea announced in a press conference on Tuesday that Senator Iustin Talpos, affiliated with the ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD), joined his re-established UNPR party and will hold the office of interim national deputy chairman.

Parliament Appoints New Permanent Electoral Authority Chairman

16:20, 27 Feb. 2019
The combined chambers of Romania’s Parliament voted on Tuesday to appoint the secretary-general of the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP), Constantin Mituletu-Buica, as the agency’s new chairman for the next eight years.

Ruling Party Appoints Timis MP Alfred Simonis As Lower Chamber Group Leader – Sources

17:48, 25 Feb. 2019
Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) has decided to appoint Timis MP Alfred Simonis as the party’s new group leader in the Lower Chamber, political sources told MEDIAFAX.

Anticorruption Prosecutors Request Documents Regarding Ruling Party Subsidy Spending – Sources

18:59, 21 Feb. 2019
Prosecutors from Romania’s National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) have requested the country’s Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) to hand over several documents regarding party subsidies granted to the ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD), official sources told MEDIAFAX.

Ruling Party: European Commission Should Clarify How It Gathers CVM Report Data

15:12, 11 Feb. 2019
Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) requested the European Commission on Monday to clarify the manner in which it obtains the data used to prepare its yearly Cooperation and Verification Mechanism (CVM) reports for the country.

Ruling Party: 99.9% Of Romanian Mayors Appreciate Their Share Of The 2019 Budget

15:01, 31 Ian. 2019
Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) criticized on Thursday municipality mayors who criticized the Government over its plans for the 2019 budget, saying that the large majority of in the country “appreciate” the share local communities will receive.

Ruling Party: Currency Drop Is Artificial, National Bank Should Ensure Stability

15:49, 28 Ian. 2019
Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) accused that the drop of the country’s currency against the Euro in exchange rates was artificially created and urged national bank BNR to ensure stability in this regard, in a post on the party’s official Facebook page.

Ruling Party: Foreigners Have A Bad Impression About Romania Due To President’s Critics

19:43, 22 Ian. 2019
Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) criticized statements made by President Klaus Iohannis on Tuesday at the a signing ceremony for a new French-German treaty in Aachen, stating that they contribute to spreading a bad perception about the country.

President Criticizes Ruling Party Over Currency Hitting Record Low Against Euro

16:01, 22 Ian. 2019
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis criticized the country’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) on Tuesday after the Euro hit a new record high exchange rate against the Romanian Leu (RON), stating that the party “is really bad at economy and governing”.

Ruling Party Accuses President Of Blocking Government Activity

17:15, 15 Ian. 2019
Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) urged President Klaus Iohannis on Tuesday to “give a reasonable explanation for the systematic blockages” of the Government, referring to the cabinet appointments dispute over new regional development and transports ministers.

Ruling Party Secretary General: President Refused Cabinet Proposals Without Reason

16:58, 04 Ian. 2019
The secretary-general of Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD), Codrin Stefanescu accused President Klaus Iohannis of rejecting proposals for new transports and development ministers without a valid reason and “because he felt liked doing it”.

President: No Peace With The Government, Relations With Ruling Party At A Historical Low

17:45, 21 Dec. 2018
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said on Friday, at an informal meeting with the media, that he will collaborate with the country’s Government only on European affairs and that there will be “no type of peace” on conflicts regarding internal issues.

Ruling Party To Hold National Council On Sunday

17:31, 13 Dec. 2018
The interim secretary-general of Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD), Codrin Stefanescu, told MEDIAFAX on Thursday that the party will hold a National Council meeting on Sunday, at the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest.

Ruling Party To Hold National Council, Executive Committee Meetings On December 16 – Sources

17:00, 06 Dec. 2018
Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) will a host a meeting of its National Council and Executive Committee on December 16, party sources told MEDIAFAX.

Former Labor Minister: Transport Ministry Will Be Blocked Starting Tommorow

16:22, 05 Dec. 2018
Romania’s former labor minister, Lia Olguta Vasilescu, said on Wednesday that the country’s Transport Ministry is in danger of a deadlock, as resigning minister Lucian Sova will end his term and President Klaus Iohannis has not answered the ruling party’s replacement proposal.