Romania official seeks to overturn anti-corruption law#News247WorldPress

BUCHAREST, Romania — A Romanian official on Thursday petitioned the Constitutional Court saying a law banning people with convictions from serving as ministers is unconstitutional.

The move came amid concerns that the new left-leaning government may seek to slow down Romania’s anti-corruption fight. It was immediately criticized by President Klaus Iohannis.

His spokeswoman Madalina Dobrovolschi said Iohannis wanted “clear laws and “for Romanians to understand how dangerous this move is.” She said it was the president’s duty to ensure the constitution was respected.