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Liberal deputy Raluca Turcan announced the merger of the National Liberal Party with Ludovic Orban's Forța Dreptei to create the Modernization Pole, aiming to address the current government's mistakes. The PNL will collaborate with USR for the 2028 parliamentary elections, presenting a choice between modernization and a potential PSD-AUR alliance. The National Political Bureau of PNL unanimously approved the start of merger negotiations with Forța Dreptei, marking a step towards establishing a center-right alternative. Ciprian Ciucu emphasized revitalizing specialized committees and inviting external experts to strengthen the party's position in opposition.