Ruling Party: Foreigners Have A Bad Impression About Romania Due To President’s Critics
Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) criticized statements made by President Klaus Iohannis on Tuesday at the signing ceremony for a new French-German treaty in Aachen, stating that they contribute to spreading a bad perception about the country.
“We must not be surprised that foreigners have a bad impression about Romania, when the most important man in the state himself is criticizing his country before the international press,” the party said on its official Facebook account.
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis stated on Tuesday that Justice Minister Tudorel Toader should give up issuing an announced emergency decree which would re-open high-profile criminal cases judged by the Supreme Court since 2013, deeming the issue “grossly unconstitutional”.
Speaking in Germany, where he attended the signing of a new French-German treaty, the president said that the approach “was not possible”, as a law could not have retroactive effects. (puterea.ro)
President: Emergency Decree For Re-Opening High Profile Cases Is “Grossly Unconstitutional”
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis stated on Tuesday that Justice Minister Tudorel Toader should give up issuing an announced emergency decree which would re-open high-profile criminal cases judged by the Supreme Court since 2013, deeming the issue “grossly unconstitutional”.
Speaking in Germany, where he attended the signing of a new French-German treaty, the president said that the approach “was not possible”, as a law could not have retroactive effects.
“We do not know exactly what the justice minister imagines to write in that decree. But, in my opinion, if he would publish what he said it would be proven as grossly unconstitutional. There are a number of principles everyone respects, and we have them anchored in the Constitution. One of these principles is the basis for the entire state building and rule of law: that a bill can only affect the future, so it cannot act retroactively. You can imagine that if a law could apply for the past, any Government could come and change the state’s past, and any trace of stability and predictability would disappear,” said the Romanian president.
Romanian Justice Minister Tudorel Toader announced on Sunday evening that the ministry has a draft emergency decree ready which would re-open all cases previously judged by the Supreme Court’s five-judge panels deemed to be illegally selected as per a Constitutional Court decision.
According to the minister, the decree’s draft is finished, and it is up to Prime Minister Viorica Dancila to decide when the act will be issued.
The decree in question would re-open all cases which received final decisions from the Supreme Court’s five-judge panels since 2013, regardless of whether they ended in sentencing or acquittals, as the panels in questions were formed through erroneous procedure according to a November 2018 Constitutional Court ruling. (romanialibera.ro)
Code Yellow Warning Of Snowstorms Issued For Seven Counties
Romania’s National Meteorological Administration (ANM) updated its forecast on Tuesday, announcing snowfall, rain and ice in most of the country until Wednesday, while also issuing a code yellow snowstorm warning for seven counties.
According to the alert, the counties of Caras-Severing, Mehedinti, Gorj, Valcea, Arges, Dambovita and Prahova will see snowstorms and strong winds until Wednesday morning, with the warning in effect until 11.00 local time.
The weather phenomena will have stronger effects in mountain regions, where visibility will be significantly hampered.
In the rest of the country, from Tuesday until Wednesday morning, meteorologists announce moderate precipitations, including snowfall, rain and sleet. Southeastern and southern regions especially will mostly see rainfall. (evz.ro)
Leu Hits New Low Of 4.7142 Vs Euro
The Romanian leu hit a new low against the euro on Tuesday, standing at 4.7142 units to euro at midday, down 0.13% from 4.7081 units to euro on Monday.
This is the sixth day of consecutive decline for the leu, keeping last week’s trend.
The leu also depreciated against the US dollar on Tuesday, standing at 4.1491 units, down 0.28% from 4.1377 units on Monday.
The leu also lost ground against the Swiss franc on Tuesday, standing at 4.1621 units, from 4.1501 units on Monday.
The price of gold grew to RON171.2866 per gram on Tuesday, from RON170.1500 per gram on Monday. (romanialibera.ro)