Early Elections Called Amid Tensions
Social Democrats' ministers resigned, causing Bolojan to lose parliamentary majority after budget cuts to reduce deficit (9% of GDP, EU's highest).
AUR leader George Simion says motion to dismiss Bolojan requires 233 votes; parties control 220 seats, plan to secure support from small groups.
Political instability risks 10 billion euros in pandemic recovery funds, but Bolojan refuses to resign, citing reforms before EU's August deadline.
Romania has no snap elections; next general election is in 2028, while Bolojan's party accuses Social Democrats of breaking 10-month collaboration agreements.
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