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Five senators from the former POT and S.O.S. Romania parliamentary groups announced their affiliation with the Social Democratic Party (PSD). The senators include Ionel Carp, Cristian Belm, Liviu Sorin Robe, Robert Daniel Ghiță, and Valentina-Mariana Aldea. During the announcement in the Senate, Aldea experienced nervous laughter due to her emotions but successfully declared her new political alignment. Aldea is the sister of Iuliana Patricia Aldea, who is linked to the mayor of Sector 4, Daniel Băluță. The PSD leaders had gathered for a family event shortly before this announcement, highlighting connections within the party.