Poate fi interzis un jurnalist la conferințele președintelui? Ce prevede, concret, legea

The recent decision by President Nicușor Dan to bar journalist Ovidiu Vanghele from press conferences raises legal questions regarding media access. According to Law 544/2001, public authorities must grant accreditation to journalists without discrimination and cannot prohibit media access to public events. The law outlines conditions under which accreditation can be denied or revoked, emphasizing that such actions must not be based on the journalist's expressed opinions. Critics, including Senator Victoria Stoiciu and former judge Cristi Danileț, argue that the president's decision is undemocratic and potentially illegal. The press organization "A Patra Putere" condemned the ban, asserting that journalists should not face censorship based on personal grievances of state officials.