Fight is on to keep Romanian politicians accountable
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Significance Social Democratic Party (PSD) leader Liviu Dragnea’s response that the protests are part of an attempted coup suggests he will not compromise. Within the new ruling coalition, there is strong support for the PSD to get a grip on the justice system and insulate politicians from legal sanctions. Impacts The PSD’s proprietorial attitude to the state will bring back impunity for runaway corruption. The lack of restraining figures within the PSD and opposition weakness increases the risk of street-level unrest. An attempt to impeach President Klaus Iohannis cannot be ruled out. PSD radicalism may accelerate attempts to build a more effective political opposition.
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