BRUSSELS: The EU on Wednesday voiced ?concern? at Romania´s controversial plans for judicial reform, warning against ?backtracking? on efforts to fight corruption, in the latest clash between Brussels and the bloc´s former communist east. A package of changes that will curb the powers of the Romanian anti-corruption investigative body has triggered protests, most recently on Saturday when 30,000 demonstrators took to streets in Bucharest. Brussels has warned Romania it is not doing enough to tackle crime and corruption and bring its legal system up to EU standards, and on Wednesday two of the bloc´s most senior figures added their voices to the chorus of criticism. ?We are following the latest developments in Romania with concern,? European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker and vice president Frans Timmermans said in a joint statement. ?The independence of Romania´s judicial system and its capacity to fight corruption effectively are essential cornerstones of a strong Romania in the European Union.?
01-25-2018, 10:10 PM
EU voices ?concern? at Romania?s judicial reforms
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