Sorin Grindeanu, President of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), has launched a strong attack on Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan and the pro-European parties within the governing coalition. The criticism follows the release of economic data for the first half of 2026, which Grindeanu claims places Romania near the bottom of the European Union’s economic rankings. He asserts Romania has reached "penultimate place" within the EU. Grindeanu is demanding the Prime Minister take responsibility for the country’s economic situation. This statement suggests growing tensions within the coalition government regarding economic policy and performance. The attack appears to be a direct challenge to Bolojan’s leadership and the coalition's overall strategy. Further escalation of this dispute could threaten the stability of the current government.