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Former Chairman of the Constitutional Court (CCR), Augustin Zegrean, said on Thursday he was surprised that the reasoning of the decision in the case of the DNA chief, Laura Codruta Kovesi reads that the dismissal is at the discretion of…

The Constitutional Court of Romania announced on Tuesday that it has notified the Venice Commission and the President of the Conference of European Constitutional Courts about the "virulent attacks against it", whereby some representatives…

After the Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) ruled on Wednesday that there is an institutional conflict between the Government and the Presidency and said Ioahnnis  is to issue the decree to recall DNA chief prosecutor from office,…

Former Constitutional Court (CCR) President, Augustin Zegrean, says that, if Viorica Dancila is suspended from the office of Prime Minister, after 45 days the Government will be dissolved, thus being ‘a hidden revocation’. “If suspended…

The decision announced by President Klaus Iohannis to notify the Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) and the Venice Commission on the laws of justice has stirred reactions from politicians and journalists. Former CCR President,…

The President’s request for PM Viorica Dancila’s resignation can have no consequence on the basis of the current Constitution. Nevertheless, the Premier is the one who started a constitutional conflict, by violating the exclusive powers of…

It would be better that the Parliament consults the Venice Commission regarding the laws of justice and to take it into account, former Constitutional Court Chairman Augustin Zegrean, former MP said, adding that it would be ‘bad’ if the…

President Klaus Ionannis has turned down on Tuesday the proposal for prime minister filed by the PSD-ALDE, Sevil Shhaideh. Iohannis offered no explanation on his decision. He stated he does not accept the nomination. “I had consultations…

The Constitutional Court will have three new judges as of Wednesday, as they are expected to be sworn in by 11.00h at Cotroceni Palace. Also on Wednesday the CCR President is to be elected for the next three years. The three new judges…

President Klaus Iohannis signed a decree on Thursday to appoint Livia Stanciu, the current head of the High Court of Cassation and Justice (ICCJ – Supreme Court), as judge with the Constitutional Court for a term of 9 years, as of July 13,…