Morar’s term was set to expire on August 12.
According to standard procedures, Morar agreed to keep his position of head of the anticorruption department until a successor is appointed, people close to the matter said. Since the justice minister did not propose anyone else for the position, Morar’s mandate can be extended, under the law, for another six months.
On July 18, Kovesi said she will appoint Morar for the position “if no one else is proposed for the job.”
Kovesi’s term as prosecutor general is set to expire on October 2, after two successive three-year terms.
The justice minister is the one making propositions for the positions of prosecutor general, head of the anticorruption department and their deputies, then the High Council of Magistrates gives its approval and the head of state has the final say.