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Romanian Senate Approves Integrity Law Targeting Mayor Fritz

8/28/2026

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The Romanian Senate approved an integrity law that could strip Mayor Dominic Fritz of his mandate.
The bill passed 109 votes in favour and 19 against, adding a retroactive amendment on Fritz’s 2020 conflict.
European People’s Party and Renew Europe urged Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to freeze €770 million post-pandemic recovery funds.
President Nicusor Dan must sign the law or return it, as critics claim it breaches non-retroactivity.

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The Romanian Senate approved an integrity law that could strip Mayor Dominic Fritz of his mandate.
The bill passed 109 votes in favour and 19 against, adding a retroactive amendment on Fritz’s 2020 conflict.
European People’s Party and Renew Europe urged Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to freeze €770 million post-pandemic recovery funds.
President Nicusor Dan must sign the law or return it, as critics claim it breaches non-retroactivity.