The Romanian National Liberal Party (PNL) held an extraordinary congress Sunday at Romexpo, with 1,793 delegates in attendance. The meeting followed a controversial move by party leader Nicuşor Dan to nominate Adrian Veştea as prime minister without consulting party members. Ilie Bolojan was the sole candidate for party president and was met with applause. Bolojan presented a platform titled “Modernization with Roots,” emphasizing the need for both modernization and the preservation of the PNL’s core values. Current PNL officials have stated the party has been under “assault” for the past six months, likely referencing internal disagreements over leadership and strategy. The congress resulted in modifications to the party’s statutes. Bolojan’s election signals a potential shift in the party’s direction.