Fugitives from one EU country to another will receive the penalty with the consent of the state of origin

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Important decision for EU member states: the magistrates of the EU Court of Justice ruled that if a member state refuses to execute a European Arrest Warrant, in order for the punishment to be executed on the territory of that state, they must obtain the consent of the courts of the issuing member state, IPN reports.

In this context, Romanian Foreign Minister Oana toiu called the decision “good news” for the Romanian state and “bad news” for the so-called “luxury criminals”, given that if a Romanian offender, who flees to another EU country and is detained there, will not be able to stay in that country to serve the sentence, if the Romanian courts do not approve it.

The message of the Bucharest official has a significant weight, as there are at least five people on the list of Romanian fugitives, including ex-senator Sorin Oprescu, former chief prosecutor of DIICOT, Alina Bica, and Prince Paul of Romania. Italian and Greek courts have ordered several Romanian fugitives to serve prison sentences, issued by Romania, in Italy or Greece, but suspended.



The National Anticorruption Center initiated 428 criminal cases in the first six months of the year and sent about half of the investigated files to court. Also, the Agency for the Recovery of Criminal Assets seized 382 assets worth over 236 million lei, reports IPN.

According to the data in the activity report presented at the meeting of the CNA College, during this period, another 447 corruption offenses were documented, and 500 people were recognized as suspects.

On the asset recovery component from offenses, the courts have confirmed previous seizures on goods worth over 221 million lei. At the same time, ARBI issued 15 freezing orders on assets, with a total value of over 22.7 million lei.

The CNA has also reported on activities carried out in the field of corruption prevention. In the first six months of the year, the institution examined 616 regulatory projects, of which 538 were subjected to anti-corruption expertise to identify risks that could favor acts of corruption.

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Fugitives from one EU country to another will receive the penalty with the consent of the state of origin

Sursa foto: EU Neighbours East

Important decision for EU member states: the magistrates of the EU Court of Justice ruled that if a member state refuses to execute a European Arrest Warrant, in order for the punishment to be executed on the territory of that state, they must obtain the consent of the courts of the issuing member state, IPN reports.

In this context, Romanian Foreign Minister Oana toiu called the decision “good news” for the Romanian state and “bad news” for the so-called “luxury criminals”, given that if a Romanian offender, who flees to another EU country and is detained there, will not be able to stay in that country to serve the sentence, if the Romanian courts do not approve it.

The message of the Bucharest official has a significant weight, as there are at least five people on the list of Romanian fugitives, including ex-senator Sorin Oprescu, former chief prosecutor of DIICOT, Alina Bica, and Prince Paul of Romania. Italian and Greek courts have ordered several Romanian fugitives to serve prison sentences, issued by Romania, in Italy or Greece, but suspended.


The designated Prime Minister Vasile Tofan presented his governing program, titled “European Economy, Efficient State”, on the eve of the Parliament session where he will request a vote of confidence for the new executive. The document, with a volume of 147 pages, emphasizes the relaunch of the economy, the efficiency of public administration, and the acceleration of the process of joining the European Union, reports IPN.

Vasile Tofan asserts that the new Government aims to bolster citizens’ trust in state institutions through equity, transparency, and responsible use of public funds, so that the savings made can be transformed into better investments and public services.

One goal of the program is to accelerate European integration. “Let’s decisively speed up the accession to the European Union – the historic opportunity of our generation,” declared Vasile Tofan.

According to the document, the Government aims to revive economic growth by stimulating investments, supporting the business environment, and increasing productivity. The program also envisages the digitalization of the economy, the development of artificial intelligence, the modernization of public services, and the reduction of bureaucracy.

The Executive takes on the reform of public administration, with the goal of building a more efficient, digital, and accountable state. Among the priorities are the efficient use of public money, simplifying the relationship between citizens and institutions, and improving the services offered to the population.

In the field of security and justice, the program provides for the strengthening of legal institutions, combating corruption and organized crime, as well as developing crisis management capabilities. The document also includes measures to improve the quality of life, through investments in health, education, social protection, and community development.

Vasile Tofan will present the activity program and the composition of the government team in Parliament on Tuesday, asking for the vote of confidence from the deputies. According to the Constitution, the Government can be invested with the vote of the majority of the elected deputies.

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1 IANUARIE, 2025
1 IANUARIE, 2025