The leader of the Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR), Kelemen Hunor, on Tuesday evening said that Romania should have a political government in place by the end of June, preferably formed by the parties that made up the former governing coalition.
In an interview with TVR Info, Kelemen Hunor said he favours a political government, arguing that parties sought citizens' votes with the intention of taking responsibility for governing, agerpres reports.
"The electoral process cannot be moved elsewhere. We need a political government. With whom? How? With which votes? I don't know. That is what needs to be discussed. If you find someone who can bring PNL (National Liberal Party), USR (Save Romania Union), UDMR and PSD (Social Democratic Party) to the same table, a solution may eventually emerge, perhaps on the second or third attempt. Not all of us need to participate in government, but we can provide transparent and openly declare support for a government. (...) There must also be a political agreement, because it would be important for Mr Tomac as well [PM-designate - editor's note]. If he has a majority, it would be useful to have something signed. Whether it is respected afterwards is another matter, but at least people and citizens would know that there is a political agreement and an agenda covering that laws, particular projects, the budget and the deficit. Then you have a majority that is transparent, accountable and responsible," the UDMR leader said.
He agreed that a minority government could also be a possibility.
"Yes, but a minority government should still have parliamentary backing for the key points that would allow it to function, let's say, until next spring."
Kelemen Hunor stressed that "governing is a political act".
"The decisions are political. Their implementation is carried out by civil servants, the central administration and local authorities, but governing remains a political act," he added.
According to the UDMR leader, political parties must find a solution and assume responsibility for governing.
"That is why they went before the voters a year and a half ago and asked for their support. Every party said it wanted to govern."
Asked about the chances of a Tomac government being formed, Hunor declined to make predictions but said that, based on his discussions with colleagues, the prospects did not appear to have improved.
"Today, at least judging by the statements I have seen and the conversations I have had in Parliament with colleagues from the Liberals and other political parties, it did not seem to me that the chances had increased. But tomorrow is another day," he added.
Should the proposed government be rejected by Parliament, Hunor said consultations would have to resume and parties should be prepared with a candidate for prime minister.
"First of all, the parties should immediately request consultations with the President, or the President himself may act before they do. As soon as it becomes clear that there is no majority or that the votes have been counted and there are not 233 votes in favour, he should immediately invite the parties for consultations so that no more time is lost," he said.
The UDMR leader also noted that the Social Democratic Party (PSD) holds the largest number of seats in Parliament, "but does not have a majority".
"I want to believe that the parties will not shy away from their political responsibility to propose a prime minister to the President to form a government. (...) After that, of course, the President decides, because constitutionally he is the one who designates the prime minister. (...) I do not believe we will get there, or at least I hope we will not get there - to have a caretaker government until September. It is the responsibility of the parties to nominate someone so that the President has options to work with. (...) Two weeks ago I was saying that we should have a government by June 15. Now I am saying that we should have a political government by the end of June," Kelemen Hunor said.
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