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The CVM was (laughably, now, looking back at it) supposed to be a temporary measure in order to get Romania up to speed in terms of tackling corruption and implementing a fair and equitable justice system. Continue reading Backslider
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The 2016 MCV Report
Word Count: 1883 After writing two exhaustive inquiries into the workings of the DNA, I was highly eager to read the MCV reports published on January 27, 2016 for Romania. Yes, they’re filled with dense technical terms and legalistic writing but hey, that’s what gets me excited. I’d already read media stories that the MCV report this year on Bulgaria was far more critical than … Continue reading The 2016 MCV Report
Investigating the DNA, Part 2
Word Count: 3711 After wrapping up my initial article on the subject yesterday, I continued to do some research. I was curious whether or not there was another way to investigate the DNA’s activities using statistics in an effort to penetrate the extremely mysterious way in which they achieve so many convictions. I started digging some more and realized the situation is far worse than … Continue reading Investigating the DNA, Part 2
Romania Slightly Less Fucked Up Than Bulgaria
Bulgarian leaders got a sneak peek at the upcoming CVM report, and they are not happy: Romania will be assessed more positively than Bulgaria in a EU Commission report on justice and internal affairs, Bulgarian Deputy PM Ekaterina Zaharieva has said. – In an interview with the Bulgarian National Radio, she has admitted Bucharest has performed far better than Bulgaria over the past year with … Continue reading Romania Slightly Less Fucked Up Than Bulgaria
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