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Former PM Ponta Faces Backlash Over Flood Controversy
4/12/2025
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- Former Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta ignited outrage by revealing he intentionally flooded villages in 2014 to safeguard Belgrade, asserting it was a life-saving measure. His remarks have provoked fierce criticism from political opponents, who accuse him of sacrificing Romanian safety for foreign interests. As legal troubles loom, Ponta's support dwindles ahead of the upcoming May elections.
