Sorin Grindeanu apologized to Romanians for the image created at the baptism party in Timișoara

PSD President Sorin Grindeanu once again apologized to Romanians for the image created by the luxurious outfits and the atmosphere at the baptism ceremony held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Timișoara, an event attended by numerous Social Democratic leaders.

Invited Wednesday evening on Antena 3 CNN, Grindeanu said that he had been affected by the reactions that emerged in the public sphere and that he did not recover for several days. The PSD leader acknowledged that the images conveyed the impression that Social Democratic politicians were out of touch with reality, at a time when Romanians are bearing the effects of austerity measures.

The party was organized on the occasion of the baptism of Alfred Simonis's third son, the president of the Timiș County Council. Among the guests were Marcel Ciolacu, Lia Olguța Vasilescu, Claudiu Manda, Florin Manole, Bogdan Ivan, Alexandru Rogobete, and Alexandru Rafila.

Grindeanu stated that, as the godfather, he could afford to wear a suit and bow tie, but emphasized that his apology concerned the overall image conveyed by the event. He added that he cannot answer for the clothing of all his colleagues or their wives, but he assumes responsibility as president of the PSD. The public disagreements began after the release of the images from the party and led to critical reactions, including from political opponents.