Bucharest Mayor Accused of Secret Plan to Reinstate Kövesi and Coldea

Bucharest, Romania – May 15, 2025. Realitatea Plus, a Romanian news outlet, has accused Nicușor Dan, the mayor of Bucharest, of secretly planning to reinstate Laura Codruța Kövesi and Daniel Coldea to powerful positions within the Romanian judicial system. The news report cites sources close to the mayor, claiming that this plan could unfold if Dan were to succeed in his potential presidential bid. The report highlights Dan's recent public statement regarding the president's influence on the judiciary as further evidence. 'Nicușor Dan's own words confirm what Realitatea Plus has revealed for a long time,' a Realitatea Plus reporter stated. The potential return of Kövesi and Coldea has sparked significant political debate and raises concerns about the independence of the judiciary. The report concludes by emphasizing the ongoing political implications of this situation and the need for transparency and accountability.