Bucharest Mayor Ciprian Ciucu leveled strong accusations against a nebulous “system” he claims is interfering in Romanian elections and exerting pressure on the National Liberal Party (PNL). Speaking at the PNL Congress, Ciucu alleged this “system” is actively working against the party’s interests. He specifically referenced a situation involving a colleague, stating they were not acting of their own volition. Ciucu previously resigned as PNL’s first vice-president following accusations from the DNA (Romania’s anti-corruption agency). His remarks were met with applause from attendees at the congress. The nature of the “system” and the specific pressures exerted remain undefined, but Ciucu’s statements suggest internal tensions within the PNL and broader concerns about external influence on the political process.