"I have seen the statements, in principle I believe that no European embassy would contest the Parliament’s right of lawmaking, because the same things happens in their country. The only reaction which I believe was totally wrong, because it did not address the reality, was that of the US Embassy speaking about American investments. As far as I know, Chevron is investing in Romania, or it can leave if the law is not applied and we are unable to demonstrate that we can protect private property. Nobody from Chevron has ever told me anything about the MPs. They have asked me every time if a private property can be protected. I believe that’s where the mistake occurred (related to the embassy – editor’s note) and I will convey that", Ponta added.
The Prime Minister’s statements were broadcast Tuesday during the On Today’s Agenda show, on Antenna 3.
The amendments to the Penal Code are dramatic, trashing down a 10 years work of the anticorruption institutions, president Traian Băsescu said .
Moreover, the head of state warned that Romania had no more chances of entering the Schengen area, as a consequence of the Amendments made to the Penal Code, estimating that the CVM report will be a very poor one related to the Parliament’s activity.
After Traian Băsescu, PNL leader , Crin Antonescu, calls for the re-debate of the amendments to the Penal Code in the Chamber of Deputies.
Even the European Socialists are criticising the amendments to the Romanian Penal Code .Swoboda: The amendment is against the EU values . It is a step back
US Embassy : The amendment to the Penal Code , a step back for Romania