Constantin Toma, the mayor of Buzău, announced his resignation from two key leadership positions within the Social Democratic Party (PSD) on June 2, 2026. This move marks a significant shift in the political field of Buzău, with potential implications for the broader party dynamics at a national level. Toma, who has served as the President of the PSD Municipal Organization and the First Vice-President of the PSD County Organization, made his resignation public through a Facebook post.

His decision follows a series of contentious municipal council meetings where a significant portion of PSD local councilors voted against projects he initiated. These developments highlight a growing rift between Toma and the local PSD leadership. The mayor attributed his resignation to the hostile attitude of local PSD leadership and councilors, which he believes stems from his criticism of the central PSD leadership's policies.

Toma has been a vocal critic of the party's direction under Sorin Grindeanu, the current leader of PSD. He has also publicly demanded Grindeanu's resignation, arguing that PSD is in "great danger" and needs to return to the coalition based on a new agreement. Constantin Toma's tenure as mayor has been marked by electoral success, securing 78% and 67% of the votes in the last two local elections.

Under his leadership, PSD achieved a majority in the Buzău Local Council for the first time, making the recent opposition from local councilors particularly striking. Toma claims that the PSD Municipal Organization Buzău is one of the most performant nationally, proof of his leadership. Toma's resignation from the PSD leadership roles comes just days before the tenth anniversary of his election as mayor on June 5.

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Despite stepping down from these positions, he has assured the public that he will continue his administrative duties as mayor, focusing on the needs of Buzău's residents. The conflict between Toma and the central leadership of PSD has been brewing for months. Toma has advocated for the continuation of the coalition government with Ilie Bolojan as prime minister, warning that PSD's departure from the government could lead to political and economic instability.

His stance has put him at odds with Sorin Grindeanu, who recently made an ironic remark about Toma's position, referring to him as "our Bolojenist." During a recent regional meeting of social democrats, Grindeanu pointed out that only Toma supported the continuation of the current government formula in internal consultations. This isolation within the party underscores the challenges Toma faces in aligning his vision with that of the national leadership.

Toma's decision to step down from his leadership roles within PSD is not just a personal protest but a reflection of broader tensions within the party. His resignation prompts questions about the future direction of PSD and its ability to maintain unity in the face of internal dissent. As Toma continues his role as mayor, the focus will be on how he navigates the political field without the backing of PSD's local leadership.

His next steps could influence not only the political dynamics in Buzău but also the national discourse within PSD, especially as the party grapples with internal challenges and seeks to define its future path.