UDMR Not To Endorse Justice Minister At Simple Motion
Kelemen Hunor, president of the Hungarian minority party UDMR, on Tuesday said UDMR lawmakers will not endorse Justice Minister Tudorel Toader at the voting of the simple motion filed against the latter by the opposition parties.
Hunor also said UDMR will punish Toader at the voting.
Romania’s Lower Chamber debated on Tuesday a no-confidence motion filed by the opposition Liberal Party against Justice Minister Tudorel Toader, with the minister accusing it of being a “political declaration”.
In his speech during the debate, the minister argued with MPs who tried to interrupt him and described the current judicial activity in Romania as “mostly positive”.
Social democrat leader Liviu Dragnea on Monday warned Toader that the simple motion against him, which will be debated in the Chamber of Deputies Wednesday, could be adopted. (puterea.ro)
Justice Minister Confirms Drafting Of Bill Amending Criminal Code
Justice Minister Tudorel Toader on Tuesday said he drew up a draft decree amending the Criminal Code, in line with the decisions of the Constitutional Court. Toader added, however, it is not his job to promote the draft decree.
“The draft decree amending the Criminal Code is in line with the decisions of the Constitutional Court and transposes a directive on extended confiscation. The draft was sent by the government to the Parliament on July 17. (…). (evz.ro)
Real Madrid Knocked Out Of Champions League By Ajax Amsterdam
Real Madrid were sensationally knocked out of the Champions League on Tuesday after being thrashed 4-1 at home by an outstanding Ajax Amsterdam who overturned a first-leg deficit to reach the quarter-finals 5-3 on aggregate.
Moroccan midfielder Hakim Ziyech fired the Dutch side into a shock seventh-minute lead after a lay off from the outstanding Dusan Tadic, who also provided the pass for David Neres to double the Dutch side’s advantage in the 18th.
Substitute Marco Asensio gave Madrid a glimmer of hope by striking back but it was quickly extinguished by a breathtaking free kick from Lasse Schone, condemning Real to a fourth consecutive home defeat in all competitions. (romanialibera.ro)