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Romania's biggest coalition party just handed power to far-right

Why this story

EU loses key ally as coalition of socialists and far-right ousts pro-Western PM. Political instability in NATO member during regional security tensions.

LEFT FEED REALITY

Social Democrats joined far-right opposition to oust their own coalition partner over austerity measures per DW News.

RIGHT FEED REALITY

Bolojan's largest coalition partner abandoned him after voters rejected his austerity policies, BBC reports.

GLOBAL POV

Political chaos won't shift Romania's NATO stance, says German Marshall Fund analyst per France24 reporting.

Hidden Truth
Hidden truth: Social Democrats didn't just abandon their coalition—they initiated the no-confidence motion that destroyed it.
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Should mainstream parties form coalitions with far-right groups to oppose unpopular policies?