Constantin Toma, the mayor of Buzău, faces criticism from local party leadership over projects and allegedly lost funding.
Political Tensions and Party Crisis in Buzău
The rift between the mayor and his political organization widened after Constantin Toma publicly stated that social-democrat lawmakers should vote for a government led by Siegfried Mureșan.
In response, the local PSD organization dismissed the mayor’s political positioning and attacked his administrative track record. Romeo Lungu stated that Constantin Toma has only two years left in his current mandate and questioned whether local residents will trust another round of promises, News.ro reported. Lungu also noted that Marcel Ciolacu, the former prime minister and current president of the Buzău County Council, had to personally intervene to secure the project for the existing hospital.
Lost Funding and Stalled Projects in the Municipality
Local party leaders compiled a detailed list of financial losses and delayed investments across the city. The swimming pool project was also listed as lost.
| Project Name | Status / Sourced Claim | Reported Value |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal Rehabilitation of Blocks | Financing lost, per PSD Buzău | ~80 million euros |
| University Campus (PNRR) | Financing lost, per PSD Buzău | 25 million euros |
| Aqua Park | Under municipal loan, not yet finished | ~14 million euros (loan) |
| School Equipment | Funds lost, per PSD Buzău | ~2 million euros |
Lungu pointed out that while administration officials discuss ambitious megaprojects like a 200-million-euro orbital road, a 200-million-euro hospital, a philharmonic hall, and an airport, basic infrastructure lags behind. The Aqua Park investment required the municipality to contract an approximate 14-million-euro loan, yet the facility remains unfinished. Meanwhile, Cinema Dacia has stayed closed for nearly ten years.
PSD Buzău Demands Infrastructure Improvements and Sports Team Restoration
Beyond major capital investments, the PSD Buzău leadership criticized the state of basic municipal services. Romeo Lungu urged the mayor to finish unpaved streets, construct proper alleys and parking spaces, and ensure all local homes gain access to natural gas distribution networks by 2026, HotNews.ro noted.
The conflict also touched on local athletics and community recreation. Party representatives accused the administration of dissolving the city’s football and women’s handball teams. Lungu demanded that school sports fields and football pitches built with public funds be unlocked so neighborhood children can access them for recreation.
Questions About the Future of Buzău Local Administration
Constantin Toma Clashes with PSD Buzău over Government Support
Why did tensions erupt between Mayor Constantin Toma and PSD Buzău?
Friction intensified after Mayor Constantin Toma publicly declared that Social Democratic Party lawmakers should support Siegfried Mureșan’s government and criticized central party leadership for initiating a national political crisis. Local branch leaders responded by attacking his management of municipal projects.
What specific funding did PSD Buzău claimed was lost?
Romeo Lungu stated that the municipality lost roughly 80 million euros for 30 blocks of flats, 25 million euros in PNRR funds for the University Campus, nearly 2 million euros for school equipment, and funding for a swimming pool project.
What are Constantin Toma’s plans for the 2028 local elections?
Constantin Toma resigned from his roles as president of the PSD Municipal Organization and first vice-president of the PSD County Organization on June 2, citing an ostensible hostile attitude from local party leadership and municipal councilors.
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