Romania's political crisis raises NATO partner concerns over self-isolation

Former Romanian Foreign Minister Cristian Diaconescu warns that external partners fear Romania is self-isolating and that radicalism is gaining ground after nearly six months of political crisis. He highlights that future government handling of EU funds (2028-2034) will be critical, with disbursement tied to milestones like the PNRR. This matters because Romania's perceived instability could weaken NATO's Eastern flank.