Romanian Justice Ministry’s nominations for chief prosecutors spark public criticism

Romania’s Ministry of Justice announced on March 2 its nominations for top management positions at the Prosecutor General’s 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 Nicușor Dan.

The justice minister’s nominees include Cristina Chiriac for the position of Prosecutor General, Ioan Viorel Cerbu for chief prosecutor of the DNA, and Codrin-Horațiu Miron for head of DIICOT.