Romanian Social Democrat leader says optimistic new government will be in place after mid-August

28 July 2026 Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Sorin Grindeanu said he is confident Romania will have a fully empowered government after August 15, as political parties continue negotiations to end the deadlock that has left the country under an interim administration since early May. He also reiterated that PSD is seeking the prime minister's mandate as the largest party in Parliament. “I am very optimistic that somewhere after August 15 we will have a government with full powers. That is good for Romania, and it is good for us," Grindeanu said in an interview with Antena 3 CNN on Monday evening, as reported by news agency Agerpres. He argued that PSD had consistently sought compromises during talks hosted by president Nicușor Dan in an effort to break the political impasse. Moreover,