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A recent study reveals Romania ranks third in Europe for votes cast for populist and authoritarian parties, with AUR, S.O.S. Romania, and POT classified as strongly authoritarian. The PSD is categorized as having medium authoritarianism, raising questions about its political identity. Political scientist George Jiglău discusses the implications of these classifications and the evolving nature of Romanian political parties. He notes that while AUR has gained traction, the political landscape may not be as dire as it seems, with potential splits within AUR by 2028. Jiglău also highlights the historical context of PSD's positioning and its oscillation between conservative and progressive values, which complicates its classification in the current political climate.