A leading figure from the far-right AUR party, Senator Petrișor Peiu, has criticized Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan’s nomination of Brașov County Council President to the position of Prime Minister. Peiu labeled the decision a “desperate” act, suggesting it stems from a lack of viable candidates. He specifically claimed that Eugen Tomac, the nominee, had no chance of success and that this move is an attempt to divide the Liberal party. The AUR official characterized the nomination as a sign of political desperation. This statement reflects ongoing tensions within the Romanian political landscape and potential instability in forming a governing coalition. The nomination is viewed by AUR as a strategic, yet ultimately flawed, attempt to secure political support.