Former president Traian Băsescu voted in the elections for the Capital City Hall, expressing his concern about the political situation in which Romania finds itself: "Regardless of what the election results will be, the excessive debt remains, the measures that need to be taken going forward are harsh and unpopular for the population."

Traian Băsescu, former president of Romania, voted on Sunday in the elections for the Capital City Hall and discussed the current context of the country. He emphasized that Romania is in an "extremely toxic public debate," which divides Romanians at times when they should be united. Băsescu expressed his concern regarding the excessive public debt and mentioned that the necessary measures to address it are harsh and unpopular. He also criticized the way politicians prioritize party interests to the detriment of those of the citizens. Băsescu highlighted the importance of public responsibility and raised an alarm about the propaganda that affects the perception of those who are trying to solve the economic problems of the country.