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George Simion, the president of AUR, criticized Nicușor Dan's remarks during a press conference, claiming they indicate a move towards a dictatorial regime in Romania. He alleged that there is a plan to outlaw AUR and replace its leadership, as well as to suppress dissenting political forces. Simion emphasized that the right to protest cannot be restricted by local authorities and defended AUR against claims of being a threat to Romania's economic credibility. He argued that economic issues stem from previous governments' decisions, not from AUR's potential governance. Nicușor Dan had stated that AUR's rise to power would lead to a downgrade in Romania's credit rating, labeling the party as populist.