The Prime Minister’s statement was made on Antenna 3, during the “Special edition” show with Radu Tudor.
„ I will run in the presidential elections only to the extent that I will not fully trust that a president who is part of the USL plan to change the Basescu regime can win. I will run but only under these circumstances”, Ponta said.
He further stated that there are only 49% chances that he should run for president and that a decision will be taken after the European elections of 25 May, when he thinks USL can be restored.
"I will decide after May 25, because without harming anyone nor will I say this, I truly believe that after this date, the USL as a political project can be restored . And I do not want to set it as a condition that I should be the candidate, " Victor Ponta said.