Biroul Permanent al Senatului a aprobat cererea USR de adoptare rapidă a legii care prevede limitarea la 8 ani a mandatelor şefilor de servicii, după schimbarea şefului Comisiei de Apărare

The Senate's Permanent Bureau approved USR's request for a swift adoption of a legislative proposal limiting the heads of Romanian intelligence services' mandates to eight years. This initiative, introduced by USR lawmakers two years ago, aims to amend existing laws to establish a four-year term for directors, renewable only once. The Senate has set a deadline of September 15, 2026, for the committees to submit a joint report. USR emphasizes the importance of strong, professional institutions under real civilian control, arguing that limiting mandates is essential for democracy. The context is significant, as one intelligence service has been led by the same person for two decades, and the main service has been headed by a military officer for over three years, contrary to legal provisions.