Nicușor Dan, criticat de directorul Institutului de Istorie a Religiilor după discursul despre „naționalismul sănătos”: „Nu pare că citește”

Eugen Ciurtin criticized President Nicușor Dan for advocating a "healthy nationalism," suggesting it aligns with extreme nationalism trends. He expressed concern that Dan's remarks reflect a lack of historical understanding among Romanian politicians. Ciurtin emphasized the importance of acknowledging unresolved historical issues and criticized the notion of a universally positive national past. He argued that the phrase "healthy nationalism" oversimplifies complex historical realities, particularly the legacy of dictatorship in Romania. Dan's comments were made during a speech at a religious event, where he called for a more positive public discourse about Romania's history.