Radu Oprea accuses Oana Gheorghiu of distorting state company reform dispute. 'She speaks more from her imagination'

Former Romanian Government Secretary General Radu Ștefan Oprea has accused Deputy Prime Minister Oana Gheorghiu of distorting discussions surrounding the reform of state-owned companies. Oprea asserted that Gheorghiu is speaking more from imagination than from facts, questioning the substantial reforms she has implemented. He pointed out that the legislative framework for corporate governance was altered according to PNRR benchmarks and OECD consultations before Gheorghiu assumed her role as deputy prime minister. Oprea also stated that the leadership selection for AMEPIP occurred during his tenure as secretary general.

Further alleging financial repercussions, Oprea claimed that Romania lost 200 million euros from payment request number 3 of the PNRR due to the establishment of an interministerial committee coordinated by Gheorghiu. He cited conclusions from the European Commission to support this assertion. Oprea criticized Gheorghiu's notable proposal to list minority stakes in state-owned giants like Hidroelectrica, Romgaz, and Salrom, describing it as a non-transparent listing with potential discounts favoring specific interested groups. He highlighted Hidroelectrica's significant stock market growth, nearing a 100 billion lei valuation, suggesting substantial losses for Romanians if such a listing had proceeded.

Oprea also contended that no progress has been made in state-owned company reform since the PSD left the government over two months ago. He urged the deputy prime minister to present concrete results of her activities. He specifically opposed measures introduced "night, stealthily" into government meeting agendas, such as a document concerning listing via the Accelerated Bookbuilding (ABB) method, which he claimed was not discussed. Oprea directly challenged Gheorghiu, asking who was lying about this document.

These accusations come amid Gheorghiu's statements that relations between parties in the former ruling coalition deteriorated when the government began preparing reforms for state-owned companies and analyzing the activities of their boards. She suggested that while the Social Democratic Party (PSD) publicly criticized measures, they remained supportive within the government. Gheorghiu indicated that a "fight" within the coalition began around January when discussions about company reform intensified, perceiving it as a struggle related to Ilie Bolojan.

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Doamna s-a remarcat doar prin deja celebra idee de listare a unui pachet minoritar de acțiuni ale Hidroelectrica, Romgaz și Salrom. O listare netransparentă, cu dedicație și discount către probabil ceva grupuri interesate.