The president of the UDMR, Kelemen Hunor, has explained the reasoning behind his party’s decision not to join the governing coalition with the PSD and several independent ministers in Romania. He stated that it would have been morally impossible to switch allegiances so quickly – within three weeks – as nothing had fundamentally changed regarding the political landscape. Hunor’s comments highlight the difficulties in forming a stable government in Romania, suggesting a lack of substantive change driving potential coalition agreements. The UDMR ultimately chose not to participate, apparently due to concerns about the speed of transition and the unchanged circumstances. This decision impacts the current political dynamics in Romania and raises questions about the future of the government. The situation underscores the challenges faced when attempting to build coalitions based on rapidly shifting political factors.