Cseke Attila: It is essential that we move forward with current coalition

Development Minister Cseke Attila of the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR) believes that maintaining the current governing coalition is essential, pointing out that in the current very difficult context, decisions must be taken jointly for the country, not for the benefit of a single party.

"It is essential that we move forward. Now, of course, I speak on behalf of the UDMR, because I cannot speak on behalf of the others. In a coalition of four political formations and the group representing national minorities, there will always be - and from now on as well - differences. I don't think there is any place in the world where a coalition of four parties agrees on everything. No, that is simply not possible - their electoral platforms differ, their programmes differ from one party to another - but there must be discussion, there must be debate. And I hope, as soon as possible, that these coalition meetings will take place, because in the end, decisions must be made - and these decisions are for the country, not for a political party. We are in a very difficult context, in a very difficult year, and we must take joint decisions. That is the right way, and we must keep each other informed and engage in debate, even if we don't enjoy it," Cseke Attila said on Antena 3 private television broadcaster on Monday evening.

In this context, he was asked about the fact that Social Democratic Party (PSD) "has not taken off the table" the option of leaving the government.

"I hope that will not happen - that's the last thing we need now, in the current situation, with this deficit which, obviously, we are not happy about, but which we must manage. And, from what I see, this isn't a matter of a week or a month - we have a very difficult period ahead of us this year and probably well into next year. We are not talking about solving all of Romania's problems with package 2', ending privileges, and suddenly having money in the state budget. Yes, we will solve some important issues that must be addressed, that should bring fairness and justice - but there are many other things that still need to be done. As a country, we have committed to reducing the deficit by a significant percentage every year over the next six or seven years. If we act this year and next year, we can build a better outlook for the period that follows. I hope that sometime in the second half of next year, we can start implementing measures that are not so harsh and aggressive. Measures that also support everyone, including in terms of investment," Cseke Attila added.