Romanian Government Faces Collapse as Largest Coalition Party Withdraws

Romania's government is facing potential collapse after the Social Democratic Party (PSD), the largest party in the ruling coalition, announced its withdrawal from the governing alliance. The departure of PSD strips Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan of both his parliamentary majority and political legitimacy, creating a major political crisis in the European Union member state. The Social Democratic Party's exit from the coalition leaves the government unable to effectively govern or pass legislation, potentially forcing early elections or the formation of a new government arrangement.