Băsescu: Eu l-am inventat pe Siegfried Mureșan. I-am dat șansa să facă politică

Former President Traian Băsescu discussed his role in Siegfried Mureșan's political career, claiming he was instrumental in introducing him to politics. Băsescu stated he first met Mureșan at the European People's Party and later included him on the PMP list for the 2014 European Parliament elections. He praised Mureșan's rapid rise in European politics, highlighting his roles as spokesperson for the PPE and chief negotiator for the EU budget. Băsescu dismissed rumors about Mureșan's alleged connections to German intelligence as ridiculous and asserted that he takes responsibility for Mureșan's political entry. He also refuted claims of financial support from Gheorghe Ștefan and denied any influence from Elena Udrea or Germany in Mureșan's political journey.