Romanian Vice Premier Denies State Company Sale Motion

Vice Premier Vana Gheorghii stated that a motion to be voted on Tuesday, May 5, in the Romanian Parliament is based on false information. Gheorghii claimed the documents cited in the motion were public exploratory lists of options rather than a definitive plan to sell strategic state companies. The Vice Premier argued the motion is a lie because all members had access to the documents. Senator Daniel Zamfir stated the government program lacks references to selling assets like Romgaz, Transgaz, or Hidroelectrica, though companies with five years of losses may face listing. A final vote is scheduled for Monday. Vice Premier Ona Gheorghiu addressed a motion of censure in the Romanian Parliament, stating the motion is based on a false narrative that the executive intends to sell state-owned companies. Gheorghiu sent messages to members of the Romanian Parliament presenting a report on the listing of certain state companies. She called on parliamentarians to judge the motion with respect for the Romanian people who placed their trust in the current government.