UDMR threatens a motion of no confidence if the Government assumes responsibility for the administrative-territorial reform

UDMR is threatening to support a no-confidence motion against the Niculescu Government if the Executive assumes responsibility in Parliament for the administrative-territorial reform prepared by the Social Democratic Party (PSD). UDMR parliamentary group leader Csoma Botond said Wednesday on B1 TV that the party will use all parliamentary instruments to block the bill, including a no-confidence motion, if there is sufficient political support.

Csoma Botond argues that such a reform cannot be adopted without parliamentary debate, consultation with communities and the involvement of specialists. He criticised the frequent changes to the population thresholds discussed publicly, saying that the bill lacks clarity and a sound basis.

UDMR categorically rejects the possibility of dissolving Harghita and Covasna counties by absorbing them into other administrative structures. The party believes that such a measure would affect the representation of the Hungarian community and invokes Romania’s international obligations regarding the protection of national minorities.

Although it supports the reorganisation and merger of certain communes to reduce expenditure, UDMR calls for any change to administrative boundaries to be preceded by a referendum or direct consultation with residents. Senator Tanczos Barna insisted that decisions must not be imposed from Bucharest.