Romanian USR Leader Calls Incompatibility Law Changes 'Unconstitutional'

Dominic Fritz, the president of Romania's Save the Union (USR) party, has strongly criticized recent amendments to the law on incompatibilities, labeling them "clearly unconstitutional." Fritz alleges that the changes are designed to benefit members of the Social Democratic Party (PSD).

According to Fritz, the PSD is attempting to manipulate the legal framework by having conflicts of interest identified under the old law, while applying penalties based on the newly amended, presumably more lenient, version. This selective application of laws, he argues, undermines legal certainty and fairness.

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The changes to the incompatibility law are 'clearly unconstitutional.'

Fritz made these statements on Thursday, July 30, emphasizing his party's opposition to what they perceive as a politically motivated legislative maneuver. The USR leader believes this move is intended to shield certain individuals from accountability by exploiting loopholes in the transition between legal provisions.

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PSD wants the finding of conflict of interest to be made under the old law, and the finding of the penalty to be made under the new law.