Bustul lui Octavian Goga a dispărut din Copou, iar procesul a rămas fără obiect • Newsweek România

The bust of Octavian Goga has been removed from Copou, and a legal challenge against its placement has been rendered moot by a court ruling. The Tribunal of Arad's decision indirectly benefits the Iași City Hall, although it can still be appealed. The Association for the Prevention and Combat of Antisemitism and Legionism had contested the bust's presence, citing Goga's controversial political history and the violation of the Vexler Law, which prohibits monuments linked to fascist or racist figures. The case was initiated in March 2026, but the court found the action without object as the statue was already removed.