Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Thousands Protest Romanian Judicial Abuses
Many people in Romania are protesting because they believe the country's justice system is not working well.
Thousands of judges and prosecutors have signed a letter saying there are big problems in the system.
A documentary showed that some chief judges might be using their power in unfair ways.
The president has said he will talk to the judiciary to try to fix these issues.
The European Union used to watch Romania's justice system closely, but stopped a few years ago.
Now, people are worried that the fight against corruption is not as strong as it used to be.
Thousands protested in Bucharest and other cities against judicial abuses.
700 judges and prosecutors signed an open letter denouncing systemic dysfunction.
A documentary alleged unethical practices by politically backed chief judges.
President Nicusor Dan announced consultations with the judiciary on December 22.
EU monitoring of Romania's justice system was lifted in 2023, raising concerns about anti-graft efforts.
- Who
- Thousands of Romanians, including judges and prosecutors
- What
- Protests against judicial abuses and systemic dysfunction in the justice system
- When
- December 15, with protests ongoing for six days
- Where
- Bucharest and other cities across Romania
- Why
- To demand a clean-up of the Romanian judiciary and address systemic abuses
- Protest Size
- 10,000 in Bucharest, thousands in other cities
- Protest Duration
- Sixth day of protests
- Open Letter Signatories
- 700 judges and prosecutors
- Documentary Source
- Independent media outlet Recorder
- Judicial Watchdog Response
- Called documentary an attempt to destabilize the justice system
- EU Monitoring
- Lifted in 2023
- President's Response
- Announced consultations with judiciary on December 22