Hungarian Takeover Plot? Dragnea's Bombshell Claim Rocks Romania's Salt Industry

Romania's Salt Mines at the Center of Political Controversy: Dragnea Alleges Hungarian Interference Romania is facing a potential political storm centered around its state-owned salt mining company, Salrom. Former PSD leader Liviu Dragnea has made serious allegations, claiming that Hungarian officials are deeply interested in taking control of Salrom and its valuable salt reserves. This comes at a time of heightened tensions between the two countries. "Officials in Budapest have become far more interested than our own politicians," Dragnea stated in a recent Realitatea Plus interview, "Viktor Orban wants to seize control of the company and its resources." Dragnea's claims are supported by his assertion that two private companies, one with Romanian and one with Hungarian shareholders, have recently received licenses to exploit Romanian salt. This raises questions about transparency and potential foreign influence in the management of Romania's natural resources. The video accompanying the interview shows footage of salt mines, adding visual context to Dragnea's claims. While the allegations are yet to be independently verified, they highlight the significant economic and political stakes involved in the control of Salrom. The Romanian government is likely to respond to these serious accusations, potentially triggering a formal investigation. The situation underscores the complexities of managing national resources in a geopolitical context, and the need for transparency and accountability in such matters.