The Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR) has announced it will not join the new government led by Prime Minister-designate Cătălin Veștea after a three-hour deliberation. UDMR parliamentary leader Csoma Botond stated the decision stems from the government’s need to secure votes from other parliamentary groups, such as PACE, to achieve a majority for investiture. This withdrawal casts doubt on the government’s ability to gain parliamentary approval and form a stable coalition. The UDMR’s decision significantly alters the political landscape and introduces uncertainty regarding the investiture vote. The party’s reasoning centers on the necessity for Veștea to broaden his base of support beyond the initial coalition partners. This development necessitates further negotiations and potentially compromises to secure the required parliamentary majority. The future of the Romanian government now hinges on securing support from diverse political factions.