Hubert Petru Ștefan Thuma
Romanian politician
- Jun 28
Romania's PNL rebels challenge party congress in court as leadership accuses them of 'sabotage'
Four new lawsuits filed at the Bucharest Tribunal seek to suspend and annul the decisions of the June 21 Extraordinary Congress, deepening a factional war that could weaken the main centre-right force.
- Jun 23
Hubert Thuma attacks Ilie Bolojan after PNL expulsion, compares purge to communist purges and refuses to resign
Hubert Thuma, head of the PNL's Ilfov branch, announced his expulsion from the party and launched a fierce attack on president Ilie Bolojan, comparing the purge to communist-era repressions and vowing to fight the decision legally. The expulsions target lawmakers who supported the Veștea cabinet, rejected Tuesday by Parliament.
- Jun 23
Romania's PNL begins expelling members who backed failed Veștea government
Romania's National Liberal Party (PNL) meets on June 23 to formalize the expulsion of up to 21 lawmakers and local leaders who defied the party line and voted for the investiture of the Cabinet led by Adrian Veștea. The government was rejected in parliament, falling short of the needed majority.
- Jun 21
Lucian Bode refuses to resign after PNL congress demands exit of five senior members
Former PNL secretary general Lucian Bode refused to resign Sunday after the party's congress demanded he and four other senior members leave, accusing him of responsibility for a grave financial situation. Bode called the ultimatum a sanctioning of critical voices and insisted all campaign spending in 2024 was transparent and approved by authorities.
- Jun 15
PNL leadership votes to reject PSD coalition as Veștea nomination splits the party
Romania's National Liberal Party is in open conflict after President Nicușor Dan named Adrian Veștea prime minister-designate without consulting party leader Ilie Bolojan.
