A prominent critic within the National Liberal Party (PNL), Hubert Thuma, has publicly accused the party leadership of adopting ideologies aligned with the Save Romania Union (USR). Thuma made the statement via social media, framing the ongoing Extraordinary Congress of the PNL as formalizing this shift through the Prime Minister’s “Modernization with Roots” motion. He characterized the process as a deliberate “USR-ization” of the PNL. The comments represent a challenge to PNL President Ilie Bolojan’s leadership and the direction of the party. Thuma’s criticism centers on the perceived ideological drift and the implications of the proposed organizational structure. The “Modernization with Roots” motion is now being considered by party members at the congress. This internal dispute highlights tensions within the PNL regarding its future political positioning.