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Romanian President Launches Investigation into Judicial Abuse Claims

12/22/2025

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Nicusor Dan, President of Romania, announced an investigation into claims of systemic abuses in the judiciary after meetings with judges and prosecutors.
He cited reports from hundreds of magistrates describing fear and undue influence by the Supreme Judicial Council.
The documents totaled about 2,000 pages of complaints, inviting further issues and noting calls for impeachment by far-right lawmakers.
Protests erupted in December over alleged abuses.

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Nicusor Dan, President of Romania, announced an investigation into claims of systemic abuses in the judiciary after meetings with judges and prosecutors.
He cited reports from hundreds of magistrates describing fear and undue influence by the Supreme Judicial Council.
The documents totaled about 2,000 pages of complaints, inviting further issues and noting calls for impeachment by far-right lawmakers.
Protests erupted in December over alleged abuses.