PSD grips Romanian politics as the governing party, steering policy amid austerity pressures and regional shifts. Current leadership and role: social-democratic party with broad national base.
Romania's pro‑European coalition has collapsed after the Social Democrats (PSD) joined the far‑right AUR to pass a no‑confidence motion that has removed Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan. The motion has received 281 votes in the 464‑seat parliament; PNL, USR and UDMR deputies have abstained from voting.