The motion needed 234 votes to topple Citu’s government but only got 201.
Social democrats severely.criticized Citu for what they call plunging living standards stemming from a drive to freeze state pensions and wages throughout the year in the aftermath of the pandemic, and because of ballooning household energy bills.
In response, the government said it expected Romania’s economy to grow by almost 7.0% in 2021, as investment picks up and businesses and domestic consumption rebound from the damage inflicted by the coronavirus lockdowns.
“Food is cheap, purchasing power is increasing, and consumption is increasing. Romanians are happier”, Citu told Parliament.