Romanian poll shows low trust in politicians, strong support for Moldova union

A new national survey by CURS, conducted in January 2026, suggests a widespread lack of confidence in Romania’s political leadership and pessimism over the country’s direction.

If parliamentary elections were held next Sunday (February 1), AUR would lead with 35% of the vote, followed by PSD on 23% and PNL on 18%. USR is at 10%, while UDMR and S.O.S., Caliber.Az reports via Romanian media.

Romania has each poll at 5%. The survey also highlights low approval ratings for political figures, with former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu viewed positively by 36%, while Premier Ilie Bolojan and PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu face over 70% disapproval.

By contrast, institutions such as the military, the church, and firefighters enjoy the highest public confidence, with 61–80% positive ratings. Political institutions and the judiciary, including Parliament, the Government, and the Constitutional Court, are predominantly distrusted.

Economic sentiment is similarly bleak: 63% of respondents expect their living standards to worsen in 2026, 29% anticipate no change, and only 7% foresee improvement.

On reunification with the Republic of Moldova, 56% of Romanians said they would support a referendum in favour, with 37% opposed.   

CURS said the survey reflects “a society marked by economic pessimism, lack of trust in political institutions, and absence of leaders perceived as capable of providing direction and stability.”

The survey sampled 1,067 adults across Romania via telephone interviews, with a 3% margin of error at a 95% confidence level.

By Aghakazim Guliyev