POLITICO: România în colimator - Comisiei i se cere să înghețe fonduri / ”Banii contribuabililor europeni nu trebuie să devină niciodată un cec în alb pentru răfuieli politice”

The European People's Party and Renew Europe have urged Ursula von der Leyen to block €770 million in EU funds to Romania due to rule of law issues. They demand clarity that funds will only be released if Romania withdraws an amendment targeting a liberal party leader. This amendment could lead to the removal of Dominic Fritz, the USR leader, over a past conflict of interest. The two parties argue that the retroactive application of this amendment violates EU law and Romania's Constitution. They emphasize that EU taxpayer money should not be used for political vendettas. Romania is currently facing a political deadlock after the PSD disrupted a national unity government coalition.