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Romania faces political crisis as coalition fractures

Romania's Social Democrats are set to withdraw support for the Prime Minister, threatening a government collapse and EU funding.

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Romania's ruling coalition is on the brink of collapse as the Social Democratic Party (PSD), the largest party in the alliance, is widely expected to withdraw its support for Liberal Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan on Monday. This move would likely trigger a government crisis, ushering in months of political instability. The turmoil is expected to pressure Romania's debt, credit ratings, and its ability to receive crucial European Union funds.
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