Romania's ongoing political crisis, triggered by the May 2026 no-confidence vote that ousted the Bolojan government, has left Parliament unable to form a stable majority despite multiple prime ministerial designations. Two prior investiture attempts failed, satisfying the 60-day threshold under Article 89 of the constitution, which empowers President Nicușor Dan to dissolve Parliament after consulting chamber leaders if a third nomination is rejected. Siegfried Mureșan’s recent designation, backed by PNL, USR, and UDMR, faces a decisive parliamentary vote in early October; PSD opposition and AUR positioning add uncertainty. Dan has publicly favored negotiated outcomes over snap elections to avoid prolonged instability, though a rejection would meet constitutional conditions for dissolution. Traders weigh these procedural hurdles, party negotiations, and risks of far-right gains against the caretaker government's limited mandate.