The evening was dominated by debates related to the consecration of the National Cathedral, with an emphasis on its religious, political, and social dimensions. Meanwhile, tensions within the governing coalition, the special pensions law, and the confrontation for the Capital City Hall completed the internal agenda. Externally, the central theme was represented by the war in Ukraine and the international situation.
Top discussed topics:
- Consecration of the National Cathedral
- Election for the Capital City Hall
- Tensions within the governing coalition
- Special pensions law
- War in Ukraine
Topics discussed especially on certain TV channels:
- Antena 3: Closing coal-fired power plants.
- Romania TV: Putin boasts that Russia has tested the most powerful weapon.
- Digi24: Reform of local administration.
- B1 TV: The conflict in the Middle East.
- Realitatea Plus: The state of Romania in difficult times.
Top 5 entities mentioned:
- National Cathedral
- Ilie Bolojan
- PSD/PNL/USR
- Capital City Hall
- Russia
DETAILS
Antena 3. The debates focused on internal events such as the consecration of the National Cathedral, treated as a religious and political symbol, the explosion in the Rahova neighborhood, the special pensions law, or the closing of coal-fired power plants. There was also discussion about tensions within the coalition, as well as the elections for the Capital City Hall. Externally, Vladimir Putin's threat to NATO was mentioned.
Romania TV. The channel emphasized the consecration of the National Cathedral and the tensions within the coalition, with discussions about a possible ousting of the prime minister and the increase of the minimum wage. The topic of the elections for the Bucharest City Hall was also addressed, with scenarios about the political support for Nicușor Dan.
Digi24. The debates focused on current internal news – the consecration of the National Cathedral, the explosion in Rahova, the accident in Făgăraș – but also on political themes such as the reform of administration, special pensions, or local elections. Externally, the war in Ukraine and Trump's position towards Putin were discussed.
B1 TV. The agenda of the debates included the theme of the war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East, the consecration of the National Cathedral, tensions within the coalition, and the special pensions law, in the context of pressures on Prime Minister Bolojan.
Realitatea Plus. The shows were dominated by the consecration of the National Cathedral, presented in a patriotic and religious light, but also as a moment of contesting the governments. Discussions also focused on the elections for the Capital City Hall.