Ludovic Orban has denied Daniel Funeriu's accusations of pressure to withdraw from the electoral race, calling them lies

In a televised debate, Daniel Funeriu accused Nicușor Dan of pressuring him to withdraw from the race, a claim that Ludovic Orban vehemently contested, saying he had no discussions with Funeriu and that the accusations were false. Funeriu was also criticized for a slip in which he imitated a journalist's accent, which sparked controversy during the debate.