The PSD rules out continued cooperation with the PNL in the government if the “rotation” does not take place. At least that’s what Marcel tells Cholaku.

Nicolae Chuka and Marcel CholakuPhoto: AGERPRES

“If the rotation does not take place, there is no other option but early elections,” the SDP leader said, noting that he did not want to comment on statements “like someone waking up on the beach to give news on TV.”

Cholaku added that the protocol of the coalition with the PNL is clear and foresees that the prime minister will return to the PSD from next year.

When asked if he wanted to be prime minister, Çolaku replied that “prime minister is an honor, it’s not a choice”, the last word on the matter rests with party leaders.

Çolak’s reaction comes after PNL leader of Iaşi, MP Alexandru Muraru, said last weekend regarding the “rotation” from 2023, when the post of Prime Minister will be taken over by the PSD, that he will replace the Prime Minister. a year before an election, when you have a war on the border, it would not be a good sign.

“Trying to escape from his surroundings, Mr. Muraru is creating smokestacks in Bucharest,” said PSD’s response on Monday, referring to liberal “criminals” from Iași. At the same time, the PNL wanted to assure its partners in the government that “rotation is a commitment made by the party when forming a coalition, and the PNL respects its commitments.”

“I am firmly convinced that someday there will be changes”

On the other hand, Marcel Cholaku said that he is “firmly convinced that at some point there will be a reshuffle”, but says that “at the moment no decision has been made with the Prime Minister” on this matter.

The clarification came in the context of several press reports, according to which changes are being prepared at the level of the government team, which included Defense Minister Vasile Danku (PSD) and Energy Minister Virgil. Popescu (PNL).

Cholaku evaded the answer when asked about the two, preferring to say that “there will be a more applied discussion within the coalition”, although a month ago, in evaluating Chuke, the prime minister said he was satisfied with all the ministers. .