More than half of Romanians think that PSD, PNL, and UDMR should be included in the next government, according to an INSCOP Research barometer conducted between May 26–30, 2025. “Survey participants were asked to indicate, for each parliamentary party, whether they believe that party should be part of the next government. Thus, 59.5% of Romanians believe the PNL should be in the future cabinet, while 37.4% think otherwise,” explained Remus Stefureac, director of INSCOP Research, according to the press release. As for the PSD, 54.6% of respondents think the Social Democratic Party should be part of the next government, while 43.7% believe the party led by Sorin Grindeanu should remain outside the cabinet. Additionally, 52.9% believe the UDMR should join the future government, while 44.4% disagree. Opinions are nearly split on the USR: 49.5% support its inclusion in government, while 49.2% oppose it. According to the same source, 48.9% of respondents believe that AUR should be in the next government, while 47.2% disagree. Regarding the POT party, 43.3% support its presence in the cabinet, whereas 51.8% oppose it. As for SOS Romania, led by Diana Sosoaca, 31.4% of those surveyed believe it should be part of the next government, but 63.1% think it should remain outside. The data was collected between May 26–30, 2025, using a structured questionnaire and the CATI method (Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing). The sample size was 1,150 respondents, stratified and representative of Romania’s non-institutionalized population aged 18 and over, based on key socio-demographic categories (gender, age, occupation). The maximum margin of error is ±2.9%, at a 95% confidence level. The Informat.ro–INSCOP Research Barometer is a monthly public opinion poll conducted by INSCOP Research, commissioned by the news platform Informat.ro in partnership with the think tank Strategic Thinking Group.
President Nicușor Dan has nominated Senate president Ilie Bolojan, a leader of the National Liberal Party (PNL) and former interim president, for the prime minister seat. Dan said Bolojan is “the best person to carry out the needed adjustments in the state administration.” He pointed to Bolojan’s track record with reducing spending, and said he has […]
Balkanik Festival – Home of World Music, set to take place at Uranus Garden between September 5 and September 7, lines up this year artists who "celebrate that form of joy that does not ignore reality, but faces it with beauty, energy, and solidarity," the organizers said. The artists performing in September in Bucharest will […]
The mayor of Timișoara, Dominic Fritz, announced on Friday, June 20, that two new bridges over the Bega River will be built in the city. The bridges will be financed with EU-backed funds worth over RON 130 million. The bridges in question are the Solventul Bridge, which will connect Gării Street to Dâmbovița Boulevard and […]
A Sarmatian necropolis nearly 2,000 years old was discovered after archaeological excavations were carried out at the Mehala II site in the municipality of Timișoara, in western Romania. Researchers discovered 15 inhumation graves, most arranged in rectangular pits with rounded corners, although some no longer retain their original outline, having been disturbed by the passage […]
The George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra will deliver on June 26 a concert marking Romania Day at the Osaka World Expo. Additionally, the Bucharest-based orchestra will present a series of other concerts and recitals, both within the Romanian Pavilion and outside, at Toyonara Hall in Osaka. The George Enescu Philharmonic Orchestra's concerts will be conducted by […]
Sphera Franchise Group, the largest food service group in Romania, has opened its first Cioccolatitaliani store in the seaside resort of Riccione, in Italy’s Rimini tourist area. This marks the official launch of Sphera Group’s development plan for the premium Italian brand of coffee, gelato, and pastry. Under the plan, it will open four locations […]
