The President of the National Liberal Party, Ilie Bolojan, says he is not considering a candidacy in the 2030 presidential elections. The liberal leader emphasizes that his priority is the consolidation of the PNL and preparing the party for the 2028 parliamentary elections, which he considers essential for forming a government capable of implementing reforms.
When asked on Sunday evening on B1 TV if he intends to run for the Presidency of Romania in 2030, Bolojan rejected this possibility and talked about his political objectives for the coming years.
“I will do everything in my power for the PNL to be a serious alternative, to come up with a political offer, and to build a center for modernization in Romania. This is the challenge I have, and I will use the experience I have gained over all these years to provide correct solutions for Romania, not to create expectations that cannot be met, and to come up with solid ideas that can create conditions for development or prosperity. There is no question of such a candidacy, and by 2030, we have 2028,” stated Ilie Bolojan.
Why He Considers the 2028 Elections Decisive
The PNL leader explained that the 2028 parliamentary elections will be crucial for the future government's ability to implement reforms. In his opinion, major changes cannot be achieved without strong parliamentary support.
“It is a very important year because we have parliamentary elections, and if you want to do something in Romania, you need a strong force, you have to fight against the diseases, against the bad habits we have accumulated over these years, and this cannot be done without a government that relies on a parliamentary weight that allows it to make reforms, to correct injustices, to set things right, because for every strong action to correct things, there is an equal reaction,” Bolojan stated.
The former Prime Minister also mentioned the difficulties encountered during his time leading the Government, citing the limited parliamentary support from the PNL.
“We saw this in this mandate. With 15%, you can't do more. People need to understand that when they ask for something, they need to be aware of the strength you have,” added the President of the PNL.