Nicușor Dan’s strong position stems from Romania’s constitutional requirements for presidential removal, which demand a parliamentary majority for suspension followed by a national referendum—thresholds unmet amid the ongoing government formation deadlock. Multiple prime ministerial nominees have been rejected since the May 2026 coalition collapse, yet opposition calls for impeachment, primarily from the far-right AUR, lack the cross-party backing needed to advance. Dan, elected in 2025 on a pro-Western platform, continues consultations and nominations while resisting snap elections that polls suggest would favor AUR. No resignation signals or successful suspension initiatives have materialized by early October 2026, aligning trader consensus on his continued tenure through year-end.