Sorin Grindeanu had a harsh reaction towards Ioana Dogioiu, threatening her with dismissal for false statements, and criticized the mayor of Timișoara.

In a tense coalition meeting, Sorin Grindeanu issued a severe warning to the Government's spokesperson, Ioana Dogioiu, demanding that she stop lying publicly, emphasizing that a repetition of this action will lead to her dismissal. Grindeanu also criticized the statements of mayor Dominic Fritz, accusing him of making comments without being informed about the negotiations within the coalition. This came in the context of an announcement regarding the non-extension of the cap on the commercial markup on food, a decision that surprised Grindeanu.