July 8, 2025. Viralized topics on the net in the last 24 hours

The actions of the AUR party in the domestic and European arenas, as well as the assumption of responsibility by the Bolojan government were topics of interest yesterday for the public who got informed through social media. The conclusions below refer to the top 100 viral headlines in terms of volume of interactions generated on Facebook the previous day.

The initiative of AUR to gather signatures for a motion of censure against the government led by Ilie Bolojan has concentrated a significant number of shares and reactions in social media [Epochtimes-Romania; Știrile PROTV; Digi 24; 60m.ro; Adevărul]. The echoes concern both the parliamentary procedure and the party's call for the involvement of sympathizers, which has amplified the visibility of the topic in social media.

Separately, high interest was also generated by the debate in the European Parliament plenary on a mo motion of censure against the European Commission, proposed by AUR MEP Gheorghe Piperea [Realitatea; 60m.ro; activenews.ro; ecopolitic.ro].

On the governmental axis, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's messages in the context of assuming responsibility on the fiscal package, including the announcement of the elimination of special pensions from January 1, 2026, were of interest [RomaniaTV; Stirile ProTV; edupedu.ro; HotNews.ro]. These measures have been linked in the press with protests by teachers and civil servants [edupedu.ro; biziday.ro; ziarulunirea.ro], indicating social tension around the budget reform.

In the area of justice, the Superior Council of Magistrates sent an open letter to President Nicușor Dan, accusing him of blocking the retirement decrees [News on sources; G4Media.ro]. In parallel, Elena Costache, president of the SCM, warned about the effects of extending the retirement age [Epochtimes-Romania].

ARTICLES WITH REDUCED VIRALITY

1. AUR seizes the moment. He announces a no-confidence motion. Asks 'the people' to stand with him [EPOCHCHTIMES-ROMANIA.COM]
2. The Telegraph: The Romanian who wants to topple Ursula von der Leyen - Gheorghe Piperea sparks unprecedented EU crisis [MARIUSTUCA.RO]
3. CSM, open letter to Nicușor Dan: The entry and exit of the judiciary are blocked at the Cotroceni [NEWS ON SURE]
4. AUR collects signatures for a censure motion against the Bolojan Government [PROTV NEWS]
5. Hidcam investigation. How easy it is to become a driving instructor in Romania [RECORDER.RO]
6. The head of the European Commission finds out today whether she will be removed from her post. The motion, tabled by a GOLD MEP [REALITATEA]
7. TML: Iran was going to attack Bucharest with ballistic missiles. Tehran has enough uranium for at least 10 nukes [PROTV NEWS]
8. George Simion announces a no-confidence motion against the Bolojan government [DIGI 24]
9. The Declic Community asks the Government to cut party subsidies as an austerity measure: When you cut money from students, but wait a few more months for the parties you have double standards [EDUPEDU.RO]
10. Ilie Bolojan announces the abolition of special pensions from January 1, 2026: It is a necessity, as a sign of respect for the people who work in our country [ROMANIATV]

***** Synthesis made with the help of a monitoring feed provided by the NewsVibe Romania, team based on several online monitoring software. The top viral links are measured based on the number of interactions generated on Facebook by topics from the Romanian online press. Virality is measured by the cumulative number of likes, comments and shares obtained by various links over the course of a day.