Former Prime Minister Dacian Ciolos criticized the PSD and PNL's decision to merge the elections, warning that such actions could pave the way for authoritarian regimes.

Marcel Ciolacu has announced his intention to merge the elections, triggering criticism from the opposition. Dacian Cioloș warned that such maneuvers could be thwarted at the ballot, while the REPER leader warned of the danger of ruling parties believing they know best what the people want, comparing the strategy to the beginnings of authoritarian regimes.