After the marathon consultations at Cotroceni that lasted over ten hours, Nicușor Dan declared that, in the current context, the best solution is to form a political government with a stable mandate of three and a half years.
He rejected the idea of a technocratic prime minister, stating that such a profile would not have the necessary authority to enforce urgent economic measures.
– Source: [We might have a technocratic prime minister? The option would please PSD. But USR and PNL do not agree](https://spotmedia.ro/stiri/politica/vom-avea-premier-tehnocrat-varianta-ar-surade-psd-dar-usr-si-pnl-nu-sunt-de-acord)
### Reduction of expenses, a common goal
Nicușor Dan announced that the pro-European parties have agreed on the need to [reduce budgetary expenses](https://spotmedia.ro/stiri/eveniment/guvernul-inca-nu-e-format-dar-planul-de-austeritate-a-inceput-ce-au-convenit-partidele-la-cotroceni). Each party will designate two representatives to participate in a technical committee for cutting expenses. The committee’s work has already begun, and Nicușor Dan stated that he discussed the budget with officials from ministries last week and already has a clear picture of it.
– Source: [Realistic expectations from the new government. So we don’t break another icon](https://spotmedia.ro/stiri/opinii-si-analize/asteptarile-realiste-de-la-noul-guvern-ca-sa-nu-spargem-inca-o-icoana)
„**The question is about the political commitment to cutting expenses. My impression is that the parties understood very well and want to cut. Indeed, it is best to have a government willing to work for 3 and a half years and a political prime minister. At the moment, there are discussions, I do not exclude anything, but I do not think a technocratic prime minister is the right option, they lack authority**,” stated Nicușor Dan, quoted by [Antena3](https://www.antena3.ro/politica/nicusor-dan-cel-mai-bine-e-sa-avem-un-guvern-care-sa-vrea-sa-lucreze-3-ani-si-jumatate-si-un-premier-politic-747662.html?utm_source=Onesignal&utm_medium=Browser&utm_campaign=2025-05-29-Ce-spune-Nicuor).
Additionally, when asked if a PSD prime minister is excluded, Nicușor Dan replied, „At this moment, we do not exclude anything.”
### Economic balance without tax increases
Alongside the negotiations for the formation of the new government, a plan of measures to reduce the budget deficit will be developed.
Thursday morning, Nicușor Dan met with representatives of the business environment, emphasizing that it is natural for them to reject tax increases. He confirmed that he understands their position and reiterated that the main goal is to reduce expenses, not increase taxation.
– Source: [Business environment asks President Nicușor Dan to avoid tax increases: You don’t have a second chance for a first impression. Keep your promise](https://spotmedia.ro/stiri/economie/mediul-de-afaceri-ii-cere-presedintelui-nicusor-dan-sa-evite-cresterea-taxelor-nu-aveti-doua-sanse-pentru-prima-impresie-tineti-va-promisiunea)
### Parties take responsibility
The Presidential Administration announced that all parties participating in Wednesday’s consultations at Cotroceni – PSD, PNL, USR, UDMR, and representatives of minorities – acknowledged the seriousness of the economic situation and committed to collaborating on the development of a coherent package of measures.
A technical working group will have its first meeting on Thursday at 3:00 PM at the Cotroceni Palace, with the participation of presidential advisors Radu Burnete and Dragoș Anastasiu.