Romania's President Faces Questions Over Transparency of Asset Declarations

Romania's President Nicusor Dan Addresses Concerns Over Transparency of Asset Declarations In a recent press conference, Romanian President Nicusor Dan addressed concerns about the lack of transparency in the publication of asset declarations. A journalist questioned the president, highlighting the apparent contradiction between his statements and the comments of his presidential advisor, Dragos Athanasiu, who criticized the transparency of these declarations. "The transparency of asset declarations is a foolishness," Athanasiu reportedly stated, according to the video. This comment directly contradicts President Dan's stated commitment to transparency. President Dan responded by explaining the process, stating that "in normal conditions, the takeover of the mandate of the president is done after a few weeks from the moment of the elections." He further clarified that an agreement is in place with interim President Bolojan to allow for evaluations and to keep the current team until the end of June. This explanation provides context to the delay in publishing the declarations. The incident highlights the ongoing debate about transparency and accountability within Romania's government. The public awaits further clarification and the eventual publication of the asset declarations.