A leading member of Romania’s National Liberal Party (PNL), Lucian Bode, has refused to resign following a request from the party congress on Sunday. Bode, formerly the PNL’s general secretary, is one of five officials asked to step down. He has publicly criticized the party’s approach, describing it as beginning with ultimatums and ending with threats of exclusion for dissenting opinions. Bode characterized the situation as “deplorable and laughable,” suggesting a concerning shift in the party’s internal dynamics. His refusal to comply signals a potential power struggle within the PNL. The move to demand resignations appears to be part of a broader effort at party reform, though Bode frames it as a negative and authoritarian tactic. The situation raises questions about the future direction and internal cohesion of the National Liberal Party.