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The Romanian President Nicușor Dan has challenged the constitutionality of a law that would elevate Voluntari to municipality status. He argues that the law could lead to increased local taxes and cites outdated referendum results from 2004 and 2009. Dan claims Voluntari does not meet all legal criteria for municipality status and that the local council has not reaffirmed the proposal. The law was passed by Parliament despite opposition concerns about potential administrative costs. The government has suggested a new referendum is necessary due to significant population growth since 2004. The constitutional court's decision will determine the law's future.