The Romanian National Liberal Party (PNL) is facing a potential split following Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan’s decision to nominate Adrian Veștea for a key position, a move criticized by PNL’s Ilie Bolojan as hostile and a deliberate attempt to fracture the party. USR President Dominic Fritz acknowledged the risk of a PNL schism during a Digi24 interview. Fritz expressed hope that a strong faction within PNL desires change and resists becoming overly reliant on the Social Democratic Party (PSD). The dispute centers on concerns that Veștea’s nomination compromises PNL’s autonomy and aligns it too closely with the PSD. Bolojan characterized the situation as a power play aimed at weakening the PNL. The future of the party’s unity remains uncertain as internal disagreements escalate. This nomination has ignited tensions within the liberal party, raising questions about its strategic direction.