Barroso voiced his concern regarding recent political developments in Romania and the image they have created with European Union partners, the European Commission said in a press release following a meeting of the two officials.
“He made it clear that the European Commission will not compromise on the need for all member states to respect the rule of law, the independence of the judiciary and the respect for constitutional rulings. President Barroso underlined the importance of a stable political and legal framework for Romania’s credibility and economic and financial situation,” reads the press release.
Barroso highlighted that “all political forces in Romania, in government and in opposition, should act with responsibility and restraint and set their focus very firmly on the urgent need to restore institutional and political stability.”
The EC president also said Romania must continue efforts to achieve the objectives of the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism. He added that the European Commission will continue to monitor the situation in the next months.