Victor Ponta: Bruxelles tratează România ca pe o colonie

Former Prime Minister Victor Ponta criticized the European People's Party and Renew Europe for urging the European Commission to block €770 million in funding for Romania. He argued that the request is a form of pressure and reflects a colonial attitude towards Romania. Ponta defended the 'Fritz amendment', which was validated by the Constitutional Court, stating it aims to address conflicts of interest among local officials. He expressed frustration over perceived hypocrisy from European leaders and drew parallels to the 2014 presidential elections, suggesting that external influences undermine Romania's sovereignty.