draft report

Romania has regained its reform momentum, but in order to be able to demonstrate sustained progress, the judicial reform process should not be politicized, the European Commission said in its draft justice report, obtained by MEDIAFAX.

The European Commission states in its draft report on Romania’s justice system, obtained by MEDIAFAX, that suspending trials over exceptions of unconstitutionality causes unacceptable delays and the procedure should be mended.

The reappointment of Daniel Morar as head of Romania’s National Anticorruption Department (DNA) is an important step in ensuring stability and continuity in the fight against high level corruption, the European Commission said in its draft justice report, obtained by MEDIAFAX.

The European Commission’s draft report on Romania’s justice system, obtained by MEDIAFAX, "invites" Romania to strengthen the role of its High Court of Justice in unifying jurisprudence, including through streamlining appeals procedures and setting guidelines on penalties for corruption.