“The report offers a correct image of the actions of state institutions since July 5 [2012], the date of the previous report,” the president told a news conference.
Basescu added that the report has been highly politicized and highlighted that his address represents Romania’s official standpoint on the document.
“Had Romania’s key state institutions had a correct reaction to the report, I would not have addressed this subject,” the president said.
He added that Romania must consider the recommendations made by the European Commission and endeavor to eliminate all negative aspects to meet European Union standards.