Romanian MPs decriminalise political corruption

The Romanian parliament exempted on the 10 December 2013 top politicians and lawyers from corruption crimes, in a move which flies in the face of agreements with the EU.

The snap amendments, voted without parliamentary debate, say that the country's President, senators, members of the lower chamber, as well as lawyers, are no longer to be considered "public officials."

ESO: Background Information: Commission issues report on progress in Romania under the Co-operation and Verification Mechanism http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-commission-issues-report-on-progress-in-romania-under-the-co-operation-and-verification-mechanism/

EurActiv, 13.12.13: Romanian liberals oppose ‘super-immunity’ bill http://www.euractiv.com/justice/romanian-liberals-oppose-super-i-news-532328

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