Traian Băsescu, about the governing coalition: "It's the PSD that when it leaves, when it doesn't leave the government and we have Bolojan who when he gives, when he doesn't give his resignation. It is noted by banks and when we go for the next loan, it is added to the interest."

In an interview, Traian Băsescu criticized the disputes between PSD and Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, stating that these conflicts harm Romania. Băsescu emphasized that the Prime Minister should use his legal prerogatives to organize elections, especially for the Capital City Hall, and called for more firmness against the social democrats. He also expressed skepticism regarding a joint candidacy of PNL and USR, mentioning the high ambitions of the candidates.