PM’s statement on ‘autistic’ politicians, no discrimination, CNCD rules

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The National Council for Combating Discrimination (CNCD) has decided on Monday that PM Viorica Dancila’s statements on ‘autistic’ politicians in a TV show don’t represent an act of discrimination and that they stay within the freedom of speech.

CNCD has taken the decision by eight votes to one. At the same time, the Council argues that the TV host’s lack of intervention is not considered discrimination either.

The decision can be challenged in the legal court.

Prime Minister Viorica Dăncilă said for Antena 3 TV private broadcaster on February 15 that she wants a transparent approach with the European leaders on the rule of law in Romania, calling “autistic” the politicians who, in the debates at the European Parliament, criticized the stance of the Bucharest authorities regarding the European values.

I want a much better relationship with the leaders of the European institutions, because we will have an important period with the EU – the EU rotating Presidency, and I think it is very good to be able to sit at the table when talks about the future of Europe take place, when it comes to shaping the policies at European level. A fair and transparent approach, in which information is taken from the Government and to avoid misinformation that has created so much dissatisfaction, “Viorica Dăncilă told Antena 3 TV.

Asked who are the Romanians misinforming the EU, the prime minister said: “I know the Romanians in Brussels. I do not exclude the Romanians in the country from doing this.”

Later on, she publicly apologized for the statement, saying that she did not want to offend people with autism.

I firmly express my support for people with disabilities, whatever their nature, people who need our care and support, we have a duty to show understanding and humanity, to respect their rights, to defend their dignity,” Prime Minister Dăncilă said, according to a Government press release.

 

 

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