PSD will submit a bill that prohibits, for two years, the sale of shares in profitable state companies. The announcement comes after discussions about their restructuring.

The leader of the PSD, Sorin Grindeanu, announced that the party will submit a bill to Parliament on Monday that provides for the prohibition of the sale of shares in profitable state companies for a period of two years. This initiative arises in the context of recent discussions in the Government regarding the restructuring of state companies. Grindeanu emphasized that the PSD opposes the sale of these companies and requested clarifications on a list presented by Deputy Prime Minister Oana Gheorghiu, which included companies that could be listed on the stock exchange.

The proposed bill amends Law no. 173/2020, prohibiting the sale of state-owned shares in profitable companies until December 31, 2027, with exceptions for those in loss or insolvency. Additionally, all ongoing sale operations are suspended. Grindeanu stated that there was no formal approval for the listing of state companies, contradicting the claims of the Deputy Prime Minister. Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated that the state will remain the majority shareholder in the case of listed companies, maintaining control over strategic decisions.