Pro-government rally held in Bucharest

Over 200 people gathered in Victory Square, Bucharest, to show support for Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan ahead of a parliamentary vote on a motion of no confidence initiated by PSD and AUR. Protesters carried Romanian and EU flags and placards bearing slogans such as “Romania needs Ilie Bolojan” and “Stop corruption,” expressing backing for the government’s reform agenda, anti-corruption measures and a pro‑European trajectory. Organizers said the mobilization aimed to signal public endorsement of modernization, efficient administration and measures to reduce privileges in public life.

Speakers and participants framed the demonstration as support for political renewal rather than for a single individual. Writer Ana Blandiana urged parliamentarians not to back the motion, describing the moment as an opportunity for the political class to prove it cares about the country and warning that removing the government would leave no clear alternative. Bucharest Mayor Ciprian Ciucu thanked attendees and called on legislators to consider the risk of destabilizing the country. Prime Minister Bolojan thanked supporters, saying he interprets the turnout as backing for modernization and an efficient, accountable state.

A larger rally in Oradea drew roughly 4,000 people, according to organizers, including local mayors, PNL parliamentarians and county officials who praised Bolojan’s record of predictable administration and called the no‑confidence initiative ill‑timed. Speakers framed the contest as a clash between a results‑oriented approach and entrenched political interests, urging continuity of reforms.

Authorities maintained a visible but controlled police presence in Bucharest, setting up barriers and monitoring the crowd; events concluded without major incidents, though traffic around the government headquarters was temporarily affected. Political analysts observed that the demonstrations reflect broader public debates over governance, trust and the pace of reform in Romania, and noted that further mobilizations by Bolojan supporters have been signalled as the parliamentary vote approaches.