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Ciprian Ciucu, the mayor of Bucharest, dismissed claims of PNL's alignment with USR, asserting that Ilie Bolojan is a conservative. He emphasized that most PNL branches support Bolojan and criticized those wanting to align with PSD. Ciucu expressed that decisions should be made within the party, not influenced by external parties. He also mentioned the upcoming 2028 elections, suggesting pragmatic alliances may occur without compromising PNL's identity. Currently, he works with a limited number of PNL councilors and sometimes collaborates with PSD to ensure the city's governance continues smoothly.