July 11, 2025. TV: What was discussed on TV news last night

Thursday evening was dominated by political and economic themes, with the presentation of the no-confidence motion against the government, marked by the absences of the AUR and POT leaders. Debates centered on the fiscal measures proposed by the executive, in particular the impact on the population, the voluntary pay cuts demanded in the public sector and the chain of price hikes. Controversial bonuses, exotic travel by officials and non-transparent spending in state companies and institutions were discussed at length. On the European front, the failure of the motion against the European Commission was analyzed, while on the international scene, US aid to Ukraine and the posturing of Western leaders completed the picture. The growing tension in the PSD was also highlighted, as well as the ambiguous stance of some leaders towards the government.

Top topics debated

1. Motion of censure against the government
2. Tax measures and their impact on the population
3. Dragoș Anastasiu calls for voluntary pay cuts. High state spending on bonuses and travel
4. Motion of censure in the European Parliament
5. Exotic bonuses and travel of CCR judges

Subjects discussed in particular on certain TV channels:

• Antena 3: The situation and tensions in PSD;
• Romania TV: The purchase of French weapons without a tender;
• B1 TV: Suspicious detachments in MAE;
• Digi24: Local government reform;
• Realitatea Plus: BNR takes census on Romanians' wealth;

Top 5 entities mentioned:

1. Ilie Bolojan
2. AUR / George Simion
3. Nicușor Dan
4. Dragoș Anastasiu
5. European Commission

Details

Antena 3 covered major political and social issues, starting with the no-confidence motion against the government and the absences of the AUR and POT leaders. It discussed the AUR's score in the polls, tensions in the PSD, Robert Cazanciuc's statements and the party's repositioning. The failure of the motion against the European Commission was also analyzed, as well as the threat posed by Russia's sabotage networks. The evening continued with debates on the impact of fiscal measures on pensioners, price hikes and price caps, and raising the retirement age for magistrates. Other topics include the huge losses of the state from VAT, bonuses in state companies, the scandal over Nicușor Dan's campaign donations, the problem of decommissioned thermal power plants and the pressure of austerity on companies.

Romania TV focused on the contestation of the fiscal measures proposed by the government, including Dragoș Anastasiu's call to directors to cut their salaries and on specific situations such as the one at CFR. The no-confidence motion and notable absences were detailed, while the deepening trade deficit was reported on the economic front. Foreign topics such as Trump's decision on tariffs for Moldova were also analyzed. Discussions continued with "luxury" trips by officials, including to the CCR and embassies, and the increase in housing taxes. Other topics focused on PSD's positioning in the governing coalition, military purchases without tenders, Nicușor Dan's challenge to the anti-extremism law.

Digi24 focused on local government reform and mayors' reactions to proposed cuts in staff and salaries. The government's proposed fiscal measures were discussed at length. There was talk about bonuses and the unfair compensation system in state institutions, bans on debtors and the failure of the AUR and POT leaders to participate in the no-confidence motion. On the international front, they discussed US aid for Ukraine, Nicușor Dan's involvement in talks with Macron and Starmer, and Trump's intentions to influence Europe's political leadership.

B1 TV debated the motion in the European Parliament, labeled as a failure by extremists, and reported on cases of banning in Romania, including a journalist from Moldova. It analyzed the lack of presence at the internal no-confidence motion, the PSD's ambiguous relationship with the government, and the controversial trips of officials, including Ralucă Turcan. Also discussed were the situation of George Simion, the failure of the European motion, suspicious secondments in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and cases of dubious employment in public institutions. The last part of the evening included international topics related to the reconstruction of Ukraine and Nicușor Dan's talks with foreign leaders.

Reality Plus focused on Dragoș Anastasiu's call for cuts in public sector incomes, "unsimptible" bonuses and pressure on those demanding reforms. The controversies surrounding Ilie Bolojan and the wealth census initiated by the NBR were highlighted. The AUR's anti-Bolojan motion and the threat of a general strike were central themes, along with the "exotic" travels of CCR judges. Other topics included Nicușor Dan's challenge to the anti-extremism law, the lack of transparency regarding the wealth of dignitaries, investigations around Călin Georgescu's lawyer and accusations of political clientelism in Oradea around Ilie Bolojan.

***** Synthesis provided by NewsVibe Romania.