Romania\u2019s Ministry of Justice announced on March 2 its nominations for top management positions at the Prosecutor General\u2019s Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and Justice, the National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA), and the Directorate for the Investigation of Organised Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT), triggering negative reactions in parts of the media and civil society. The proposals will be sent to the Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) for an advisory opinion, while the final decision on the appointments rests with president Nicu\u0219or Dan.<\/p>\n
The justice minister\u2019s nominees include Cristina Chiriac for the position of Prosecutor General, Ioan Viorel Cerbu for chief prosecutor of the DNA, and Codrin-Hora\u021biu Miron for head of DIICOT.<\/p>\n
In addition, former DNA chief prosecutor Marius Voineag has been proposed for deputy prosecutor general, while Alex Floren\u021ba, also a former DNA head, has been nominated for deputy chief prosecutor at DIICOT.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Both Voineag and Floren\u021ba have previously faced criticism, including from president Nicu\u0219or Dan, over the perceived decline in the effectiveness of anti-corruption efforts in recent years. Public commentators have noted that the activity of the DNA has lost visible momentum compared to its peak years.<\/p>\n
Cristina Chiriac\u2019s nomination for Prosecutor General has drawn particular scrutiny. Media outlets have questioned the performance of the regional DNA office she previously led and have revisited allegations related to the handling of the case involving the former Bishop of Hu\u0219i, Corneliu B\u00eerl\u0103deanu (Cornel Onil\u0103).<\/p>\n