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The article discusses the moral dilemmas in Romanian politics, highlighting the gap between legality and morality in public appointments. It critiques the tendency to accept legal standards as sufficient for integrity, using the example of a reformed minister with a controversial past. The author questions the criteria for selecting state officials and emphasizes the need for higher ethical standards beyond mere legal compliance. The piece reflects on the implications of accepting minimal standards in governance and the erosion of trust in institutions.