Former ambassador Liliana Gutan and her lawyers are asking the proposed candidate for the position of Prime Minister, Vasile Tofan, to investigate the alleged abuses that may have been committed within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The move comes ahead of the appointment of the future foreign minister.

In a press conference at IPN, lawyer Ana Iavorski stated that, following the recall of Liliana Gutan from her ambassador position, a disciplinary procedure was also initiated against her, in the context of a medical leave. According to the defense, the disciplinary committee even requested information about the diagnosis and medical treatment of the former ambassador, a fact that the lawyers classify as a possible violation of medical data confidentiality.

The defense also maintains that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs would not have previously examined the allegations regarding alleged acts of harassment in the workplace. According to the lawyers, the Council for Equality would have been subsequently obliged, by court decisions, to analyze the case.

The defense representatives claim that Liliana Gutan’s situation would not be a unique one and they ask the future head of the Government to evaluate the activity of the current leadership of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs before appointing the new minister.

Liliana Gutan stated that she will continue her efforts in the courts and specified that the purpose of the press conference was to present the documents she considers relevant for her defense.

Contacted by IPN for a reaction, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not yet responded to messages and calls.

Note: IPN Agency offers the right of reply to individuals who consider themselves targeted in the news produced from the statements of the organizers of this press conference, including by facilitating the organization of another press conference under similar conditions.