The dire health, social and economic situation in Romania demands strong, progressive, action. This is what the Social Democratic Party (PSD) will deliver in the new government, the Party of European Socialists (PES) said today.

Earlier this week, after months of political uncertainty and instability, a grand coalition was announced in Romania which brings together PSD and other political parties. As part of the political agreement, PSD – a full member party of the PES – will oversee the finance, transport, labour, health, agriculture, economy, defence, culture, and family ministries.

PES President Sergei Stanishev said:

“PSD has put aside clear political differences for the good of the country. This is the right decision by Marcel Ciolacu. Romania needs a government with strong social democratic leaders who can deliver policies to address the challenges arising from the COVID-19 crisis.

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