Romania's Social Democratic Party, or PSD, withdrew from the ruling coalition after disputes over austerity measures and Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's refusal to resign, leaving him to lead a minority Cabinet alongside two junior partners, Digi24 reported on April 23. PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu said the party remains open to joining a future pro-European coalition under a different prime minister and pledged to maintain parliamentary support for legislation tied to EU-funded projects during the transition.

The resignation of PSD ministers follows a week of escalating tensions within Romania's fragile pro-European coalition, formed after the fragmented December 2024 parliamentary election. The PSD's internal vote on April 20 to withdraw support for Bolojan was driven by disputes over austerity measures linked to fiscal consolidation commitments under the European Union's excessive deficit procedure, in place since 2020. The coalition has faced persistent internal frictions since its formation, reflecting ideological differences and a narrow parliamentary majority. President Nicusor Dan urged again on April 23 de-escalation and continued dialogue among coalition partners amid growing political uncertainty.