Romania's fight against corruption must uphold democratic principles

Romania risks repeating past mistakes in its fight against corruption, potentially undermining democratic institutions and civil control over intelligence services. Expert Marius Ghincea warns that while combating corruption is crucial, methods must align with liberal democratic principles, avoiding authoritarian tactics that erode trust and prosperity. Ghincea advises against returning to past approaches that weakened civilian oversight of intelligence agencies, which could lead to a hybrid regime.