Dissent Letter Splits Romanian Ruling Party In Two Sides
An internal dissent letter published on Wednesday requesting the resignation of Social Democrat Party leader Liviu Dragnea has split sides within Romania’s largest political group, as a high number of statements supporting either Dragnea or the dissenters were published on Tuesday.
Probably the most important announcement was that of PSD county organizations from the Transylvania region holding a meeting to decide on a common position for Friday’s executive committee meeting, where the issue will be discussed.
Some of the leaders of Transylvanian organizations have announced their support for Dragnea throughout Wednesday, with PSD Brasov, Satu Mare and Arad leaders making statements in favor of the current social democrat leader. PSD Deputy General Secretary Codrin Stefanescu also defended the social democrat leader and had the most virulent reaction to the letter, calling it “an act of betrayal”.
PSD General Secretary Marian Neacsu praised the letter in a statement, saying that it listed “a number of healthy principles” for the party and proposed sending the document for analysis to all social-democrat county councils.
The dissent letter published on Wednesday requested the PSD chairman’s resignation, due to the party falling in polls and his popularity being at an all-time low of 7-12%, while also mentioning his legal problems as a liability for the party’s image. In the letter, the signatories offer the solution of appointing PM Viorica Dancila as interim chairman until the party can hold internal elections. (evz.ro)
Romania To Face Cold Front
Meteorologists said the weather will be getting colder as Romania will be facing a cold front.
Temperatures are expected to plunge by up to 20 degrees Celsius, as a cold front is nearing Romania. Rains are expected across the country, as well as frost and blizzard in the mountains.
However, throughout October, temperatures will be higher than normal for this time of the year. (evz.ro)
Leu Keeps Falling Vs Euro
The Romanian leu kept losing ground against the euro Wednesday and the central bank calculated a reference rate of 4.6524 lei/euro at midday, from Tuesday’s rate of 4.6478 lei/euro.
The leu firmed to 3.9764 units against the US dollar Wednesday, from 3.9793 units on Tuesday. (romanialibera.ro)