BUCHAREST: Romania´s Social Democrats voted almost unanimously on Monday to withdraw their support for Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, a move that could plunge the country into a political crisis if the party confirms the decision.
The Social Democratic Party (PSD), the biggest in parliament, joined a pro-EU governing coalition in June last year after months of political turmoil.
EU and Nato member Romania was plunged into chaos when presidential elections were annulled in December over allegations of Russian interference and a massive social media campaign in favour of the far-right frontrunner.
Bolojan´s government has taken a series of unpopular measures, such as tax increases, as it seeks to cut the biggest deficit in the European Union. The moves have drawn the ire of the PSD, which sees its electoral base being eroded by the far right.
