Romania’s pro-European government fell after Parliament passed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan on Tuesday, less than a year into his administration. The vote marked a significant setback for Bolojan, who had pledged to resolve the political instability that has plagued Romania since the fall of communism.

The motion was jointly presented by the opposition Social Democratic Party (PSD), which had recently exited the ruling coalition, and the hard-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR). The vote concluded with 281 lawmakers supporting the motion and only four opposing it, effectively dissolving the coalition government.

Bolojan’s tenure began with the promise of stabilizing Romania’s political environment and reinforcing its pro-European trajectory. However, internal divisions and shifting alliances within the Parliament undermined these efforts. The PSD’s withdrawal from the coalition last month signaled growing tensions that culminated in Tuesday’s decisive vote.

The fallout from the no-confidence motion introduces new uncertainty into Romania’s political landscape as lawmakers face the task of forming a new government amid continuing challenges. Observers note that the collapse may also affect Romania’s relations within the European Union, given Bolojan’s pro-European stance. The process for establishing a successor government will unfold in the coming weeks as the country navigates this unexpected political transition.