Source: European Parliament 2
Friedrich Pürner, Milan Uhrík, Hans Neuhoff, Fernand Kartheiser, Petar Volgin, Claudiu‑Richard Târziu, Filip Turek, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Ľuboš Blaha
B10‑0173/2025
Motion for a European Parliament resolution on the deteriorating rule of law situation in Romania
The European Parliament,
– having regard to the Treaty on European Union,
– having regard to the decision made by Romania’s Constitutional Court in December 2024,
– having regard to Rule 149 of its Rules of Procedure,
A. whereas the EU is founded on values that include the rule of law;
B. whereas, in an unprecedented move, Romania’s Constitutional Court annulled the results of the first round of the presidential election in December 2024; whereas Romania is experiencing a deep political crisis;
C. whereas this shows how quickly undesirable election results can be annulled following baseless accusations;
D. whereas on 26 February 2025, Călin Georgescu, winner of the first round and leading candidate in the May rerun, was arrested and investigated by the Romanian Prosecutor’s Office;
1. Expresses concern about the deteriorating rule of law situation in Romania, an EU Member State;
2. Considers that annulling the election results violates the rule of law and disrespects voters’ wishes;
3. Considers the investigation of Mr Georgescu to be politically motivated, as there is no solid evidence underpinning the accusations against him;
4. Calls on the Romanian authorities to uphold the rule of law and ensure a fair and equal presidential election in May 2025.