Romanians’ dissatisfaction with the current political class has reached record levels.
A survey conducted by INSCOP Research at the beginning of September shows that half of the respondents would be willing to vote for a new party if such an option were to appear on the ballot.
By comparison, ten years ago, only three out of ten Romanians considered such a possibility.
Dissatisfaction with current parties
The data shows that 55% of Romanians believe that all existing parties should disappear and be replaced by new ones. Only 41% disagree, while the rest refrain from expressing an opinion. In practice, more than half of those surveyed no longer have confidence in any current political party.
Who wants change
Radical change is desired especially by young people, individuals with lower education levels, and those working in the private sector.
Among voters, the highest percentage of support for the disappearance of parties comes from the AUR camp - 71%.
Thus, the desire for political reset is stronger among:
- AUR voters (71%),
- individuals under 30 years old (62%),
- individuals with primary education (72%),
- private sector employees (57%).
Additionally, 45% of PSD sympathizers, 34% of PNL, and 33% of USR supporters would support the disappearance of current parties.
Who opposes
On the other hand, resistance to change mainly comes from those with higher education and employees in the public sector. Among voters, PNL and USR supporters are the most reluctant, with almost two-thirds stating that current parties should remain.
Thus, those against the replacement of existing parties are:
- 46% of PSD voters,
- 64% of PNL voters,
- 65% of USR voters, and
- 27% of AUR supporters.
Voting readiness
When asked directly if they would vote for a new party in future elections, 50.6% of Romanians responded affirmatively. Only 28.8% said "no," while the rest are still undecided.
Support for a new party is high among:
- AUR voters (60%),
- individuals under 30 years old (64%),
- private sector employees (60%).
What the INSCOP analysis results show
For INSCOP director Remus Ștefureac, the results show "a crisis of confidence in the traditional political class" and an increasingly clear desire to reset the political system.
"Compared to the situation ten years ago, the proportion of those who would vote for a new party has significantly increased, from about 30% in 2015 to 50% in 2025. Young people, private sector employees, and AUR voters are the most dissatisfied and willing to vote for new parties," he emphasizes.
The barometer was conducted at the request of the Informat.ro platform, in partnership with the Strategic Thinking Group. The research was conducted between September 1-9, 2025, on a sample of 1,103 adult individuals, representative at the national level. The interviews were conducted by phone, and the margin of error is ±2.95%, with a confidence level of 95%.