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The "Tramway Affair" from 1909-1911 was a significant political and financial scandal in Bucharest, involving the Transport Company and its Belgian investors. Mayor Vintilă Brătianu's attempts to reform the concession contract led to accusations of financial misconduct and sparked intense political conflict between the Liberal and Conservative parties. The situation escalated into public protests and parliamentary debates, resulting in the fall of two governments. The new Conservative administration challenged the legality of the Transport Company, leading to a landmark court ruling affirming judicial oversight of government actions. This legal victory contributed to the downfall of the Conservative government in 1912.