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Former Romanian president Traian Băsescu said in an interview with Digi24 that the current government, headed by Prime Minister Luca Niculescu, is effectively controlled by the Social Democratic Party (PSD). Băsescu alleged that Vice‑Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs Marian Neacșu would act as the key conduit for PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu, who he described as the “master” of the cabinet. “The mechanism will be such that Grindeanu will not act directly but through Neacșu, who will transmit to the ministers what needs to be done,” Băsescu told the broadcaster. He added that meetings between PSD ministers and Grindeanu could be used to decide on government policy. “From time to time, to know who is in charge, Grindeanu will call the ministers to the party,” Băsescu said. Băsescu also warned that Niculescu could become a target of PSD criticism. “I do not exclude the possibility that at some point Luca Niculescu, the prime minister, could become the target of Grindeanu’s attacks if something goes wrong or if measures are not popular,” he said. He added that he does not know why Niculescu accepted the premiership, noting that Niculescu had agreed to become prime minister of the PSD‑led government. The former president’s comments come after the previous government, led by Ilie Bolojan, faced frequent attacks from the PSD in the public arena. Băsescu’s statements are allegations and have not been corroborated by other sources. Article source: Mediafax | Image credit: Mediafax
Former Romanian president Traian Băsescu said in an interview with Digi24 that the current government, headed by Prime Minister Luca Niculescu, is effectively controlled by the Social Democratic Party (PSD). Băsescu alleged that Vice‑Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs Marian Neacșu would act as the key conduit for PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu, who he described as the “master” of the cabinet. “The mechanism will be such that Grindeanu will not act directly but through Neacșu, who will transmit to the ministers what needs to be done,” Băsescu told the broadcaster. He added that meetings between PSD ministers and Grindeanu could be used to decide on government policy. “From time to time, to know who is in charge, Grindeanu will call the ministers to the party,” Băsescu said. Băsescu also warned that Niculescu could become a target of PSD criticism. “I do not exclude the possibility that at some point Luca Niculescu, the prime minister, could become the target of Grindeanu’s attacks if something goes wrong or if measures are not popular,” he said. He added that he does not know why Niculescu accepted the premiership, noting that Niculescu had agreed to become prime minister of the PSD‑led government. The former president’s comments come after the previous government, led by Ilie Bolojan, faced frequent attacks from the PSD in the public arena. Băsescu’s statements are allegations and have not been corroborated by other sources.
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