Romanian politician in the running for Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe

Social Democrat (PSD) politician Titus Corlățean has submitted his candidacy for the position of Deputy Secretary General of the Council of Europe. The Council of Europe, a body separate from the European Union, protects and advocates for individual freedoms, according to its mission statement.

On several occasions in the past, Corlățean put forward harsh arguments against sexual minorities. Asked about the apparent mismatch, the Romanian politician said that he has a Christian identity and beliefs, but that his professional background indicates him as a fitting candidate.