Estonian Free PressEstonian Free Press
  • National Security
    • United States
    • United Kingdom
    • Europe
    • Estonia
    • Latvia
    • Lithuania
    • Moldova
    • Poland
    • Russia
    • Ukraine
  • Counterterrorism
  • Cybersecurity
  • Intelligence

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest National Security News directly to your inbox.

What's Hot

Вже зараз потрібна принципова відповідь міжнародної спільноти на російські удари по Запорізькій АЕС – звернення Президента України

August 7, 2022

Beitnere-Le Galla pieņēmusi lēmumu nekandidēt Saeimas vēlēšanās ģimenes apstākļu dēļ

August 7, 2022

Unde activează fostul vicepremier pe Reintegrare, Vladislav Kulminski

August 7, 2022
Facebook Twitter Instagram
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact
Sunday, August 7
Estonian Free PressEstonian Free Press
  • National Security
    • United States
    • United Kingdom
    • Europe
    • Estonia
    • Latvia
    • Lithuania
    • Moldova
    • Poland
    • Russia
    • Ukraine
  • Counterterrorism
  • Cybersecurity
  • Intelligence
en English
en Englishet Estonianlv Latvianlt Lithuanianpl Polishro Romanianru Russianuk Ukrainian
Trending
  • Вже зараз потрібна принципова відповідь міжнародної спільноти на російські удари по Запорізькій АЕС – звернення Президента України
  • Beitnere-Le Galla pieņēmusi lēmumu nekandidēt Saeimas vēlēšanās ģimenes apstākļu dēļ
  • Unde activează fostul vicepremier pe Reintegrare, Vladislav Kulminski
  • Thatcher’s energy secretary says Tory leadership contenders’ response to price spike ‘inadequate’
  • Negotiators optimistic about progress on Iran nuclear deal
  • Jos sau nu guvernarea? Expert: Vom vedea situația când vor fi proteste
  • Ce cadouri a primit prim-ministra de la diferiți oficiali
  • Beijing continuing to send warships, aircraft toward Taiwan after Pelosi visit
Subscribe
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Estonian Free PressEstonian Free Press
Home » US, EU Commission ‘concerned’ over suspension of Romanian judge

US, EU Commission ‘concerned’ over suspension of Romanian judge

December 16, 20212 Mins Read Europe
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

The US Embassy in Bucharest and the European Commission on Wednesday (15 December) expressed “concern” after Romanian judge Cristi Danileţ was expelled from the magistracy over TikTok posts.

“We are following latest developments regarding disciplinary measures against Romanian judges with serious concern”, a spokesperson of the EU Executive told AFP.

The decision to expel Danileţ was taken on Tuesday by the Superior Council of Magistracy, a body which oversees the independence of Romania’s judiciary. It accused Danileţ of “behaviour that affects the image of the justice system”.

“Today I was expelled for two clips I published last year on TikTok: one in which I cut a garden hedge at home and another in which I’m cleaning a pool”, Danileţ wrote on Facebook, where he has over 90,000 followers, adding he will challenge the decision at the Supreme Court.

“Deeply concerned by judge Danileţ’s expulsion from the Romanian magistracy. An independent judiciary is essential for any democracy”, the U.S. Embassy in Romania said in a statement.

Cristi Danileţ, who works at a court in the central city of Cluj, is well-known for his social media posts and as an outspoken critic of plans to weaken anti-corruption efforts. He also published a handbook of judicial education for children.

His case carries echoes of Romania’s recent past, when the Eastern European country was at loggerheads with the EU Commission and other partners because of controversial attempts to overhaul the judiciary.

Thousands took to the streets in 2017 and 2018 to defend the independence of the judiciary, in what became Romania’s largest street demonstrations since the fall of communism in 1989.

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Telegram Email

Articles Liés

Italy finalises justice reform to help unlock EU funding

August 5, 2022 Europe

Italian police seize assets from architect linked to ‘Putin’s Black Sea palace’

August 4, 2022 Europe

European court rejects appeal as British parents fight to keep son’s life support

August 4, 2022 Europe

Med migrant rescue charities call for EU help

August 3, 2022 Europe

Steadicopter to Supply BLACK EAGLE to Israeli Navy

August 1, 2022 Europe

KMW & Elbit Sign Rocket Cooperation Agreement

July 29, 2022 Europe
Don't Miss
Latvia

Beitnere-Le Galla pieņēmusi lēmumu nekandidēt Saeimas vēlēšanās ģimenes apstākļu dēļ

By woe whAugust 7, 20220

“Konservatīvo” frakcijas deputāte Dagmāra Beitnere-Le Galla pieņēmusi lēmumu nekandidēt 14.Saeimas vēlēšanās vīra veselības dēļ, sarunā…

Unde activează fostul vicepremier pe Reintegrare, Vladislav Kulminski

August 7, 2022

Thatcher’s energy secretary says Tory leadership contenders’ response to price spike ‘inadequate’

August 7, 2022

Negotiators optimistic about progress on Iran nuclear deal

August 7, 2022
Stay In Touch
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Vimeo
Our Picks

Ce cadouri a primit prim-ministra de la diferiți oficiali

August 7, 2022

Beijing continuing to send warships, aircraft toward Taiwan after Pelosi visit

August 7, 2022

Thousands of infected blood victims to receive £100,000 compensation

August 7, 2022

Penny Mordaunt claims Liz Truss ‘misinterpreted’ after dismissing cost of living ‘handouts’

August 7, 2022

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest National Security News directly to your inbox.

© 2022 Estonian Free Press. All rights reserved.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.