A newly formed Romanian right‑wing group, PACE – Intai Romania, has drawn a strikingly similar logo to Poland’s Confederation, prompting criticism over its design choices.
New Romanian Right‑Wing Confederation
PACE – Intai Romania, a Senate‑based association, was established in early September last year. Its ranks are largely populated by former members of “SOS Romania” and “The Young Party.” The group presents itself as sovereign yet pro‑European, a stance that clashes with the eurosceptic and pro‑Russian positions of its founding parties.
Polish Influence on Logo Design
The party’s logo deceptively echoes the Polish Confederation’s symbol, sharing the outline of Poland. Instead of the Romanian eagle with a cross, the designers opted for an eagle with a crown—mirroring the Polish coat of arms—and a cross, with similar colour palettes.
Analyst Kamil Całus on X noted: “I understand the inspiration from other European party logos (especially Central Europe), but the background contour could have been altered to look more distinctly Romanian.”
Political Actions and Criticisms
On 26 November, the new group announced plans to file a motion of no confidence against the current Romanian government. They argue that the administration, led by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan since June, fails to safeguard key public interests such as healthcare, education, social security, justice, and public administration.
Group’s Self‑Declared Values vs. Reality
While PACE claims to champion sovereignty and European integration, its origins lie in eurosceptic and pro‑Russian factions, raising doubts about the consistency of its professed ideals.