The conflict was further highlighted during early 2007 by Băsescu's preliminary impeachment by Parliament, a measure supported by the National Liberal Party of Premier Călin Popescu-Tăriceanu, the PSD, the Conservative Party, the Greater Romania Party, and the Democratic Union of Hungarians, and ultimately resolved in Băsescu's benefit by an impeachment referendum.
The conflict intensified during early 2007 when President Băsescu was subjected to a preliminary impeachment process by Parliament, which was supported by several political parties including the National Liberal Party, PSD, Conservative Party, Greater Romania Party, and the Democratic Union of Hungarians. The impeachment attempt ultimately failed in favor of Băsescu through a referendum.