Adrian Veștea, Romania’s designated Prime Minister, has sharply criticized the leadership of the National Liberal Party (PNL), escalating a power struggle within the party. Veștea boycotted the PNL’s extraordinary congress, denouncing it as a “democratic sham” intended to establish authoritarian control. He warned that the sidelining of long-standing PNL members in favor of recent recruits threatens to reduce the party to a subordinate entity to the Save Romania Union (USR). The nominee’s actions signal a deepening internal conflict as he attempts to secure support for his proposed government. Veștea’s criticism centers on concerns about the party’s direction and the potential loss of its independent identity. This dispute casts doubt on the stability of the prospective coalition government and the future of the PNL. The situation remains fluid as party members weigh Veștea’s accusations and consider their voting stance.