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National Meteorological Administration leadership faces resignation calls over luxury spending
Romania’s Minister of Environment, Diana Buzoianu, has demanded the resignation of the leadership of the National Meteorological Administration (ANM) following an audit that uncovered extensive misuse of public funds. The investigation revealed that institutional bank cards were used to purchase luxury items, including designer clothing, perfumes, cosmetics, high-heeled shoes, and even luxury underwear.
In 2025, the audit identified expenditures such as 119,750 lei for perfumes and 85,290 lei for clothing and accessories. Similar irregularities were noted in 2026. Additionally, the Ministry’s control body flagged concerns regarding direct procurement processes for office supplies, furniture, and IT equipment, alleging that many contracts exceeded legal limits for direct attribution.
ANM Director General Elena Mateescu has denied personal involvement in the irregularities, stating that her institutional card was inactive from the time of issuance. She claimed to have notified the police about certain institutional activities as early as August 2026 and characterized the public accusations as a political campaign aimed at her removal. The Ministry of Environment intends to submit its findings to the Prosecutor General’s Office and the Court of Accounts.
Entities
Administrația Națională de Meteorologie · Diana Buzoianu · Elena Mateescu · Ministerul Mediului, Apelor și Pădurilor · Ministry of Environment · Ministry of Environment, Waters and Forests · National Meteorological Administration · Parchetul de pe lângă Înalta Curte de Casație și Justiție · Prosecutor General's Office · Prosecutor's Office
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- [● 12 SOURCES] Minister Diana Buzoianu has called for the resignation of the ANM leadership. click.ro · www.ordinea.ro · www.radiocluj.ro · jurnaluldearges.ro · psnews.ro · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] A total of 119,750 lei was spent on perfumes. www.ordinea.ro · www.radiocluj.ro · www.vrancea24.ro · focuspress.ro · jurnaluldearges.ro · +3 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] The cumulative value of the luxury purchases exceeds 450,000 lei. www.radiocluj.ro
- [● 8 SOURCES] 11,666 lei were spent on cosmetic products. www.ordinea.ro · www.radiocluj.ro · www.vrancea24.ro · jurnaluldearges.ro · www.money.ro · +2 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Five official cards of the National Meteorological Administration (ANM) were used to purchase luxury goods. click.ro · www.ordinea.ro · www.vrancea24.ro · focuspress.ro · jurnaluldearges.ro · +3 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] In 2025, 85,290 lei were spent on clothing and luxury accessories. www.ordinea.ro · www.radiocluj.ro · www.vrancea24.ro · focuspress.ro · jurnaluldearges.ro · +3 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] ANM Director General Elena Mateescu stated she has already notified authorities regarding certain institutional activities. click.ro · www.radiocluj.ro · www.monitorulcj.ro · trumedia.ro
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Ministry of Environment's control body report will be submitted to the Prosecutor's Office. click.ro · www.ordinea.ro · www.radiocluj.ro · jurnaluldearges.ro · psnews.ro