Marcel Ciolacu has submitted his candidacy for the presidency of CJ Buzău. Before the official registration, the social-democrat leader criticized Ilie Bolojan and promised that, together with the mayor, Constantin Toma, he will develop the Buzău county.

Former PSD president and prime minister, Marcel Ciolacu, will submit his candidacy today for the leadership of the Buzău County Council. Before officially registering, Ciolacu criticized Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, emphasizing that Romania should not confuse reforms with collective layoffs. Ciolacu promised, together with the mayor of Buzău, Constantin Toma, to develop other areas of the county and requested a public discussion with Toma to highlight their common vision. He also attacked the government's economic direction, stating that Romania's main problem is not the budget deficit, but the trade deficit, and criticized Bolojan's perception of the country's economic situation. Ciolacu emphasized the importance of efficiency in public administration and proposed structural measures to improve transparency and efficiency in budgeting.