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Buzău Mayor Constantin Toma political status

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Constantin Toma, the mayor of Buzău, announced his intention to run as an independent candidate in upcoming local elections rather than representing the Social Democratic Party (PSD). Having resigned from his leadership roles within the PSD in June, Toma indicated he would not collaborate with the AUR or SOS România parties despite his strong local support. Following the implementation of Law no. 165/2026, which introduces new incompatibility rules for local and county councilors in Romania, Toma clarified his political stance. He stated he will not run for re-election in 2028 as a member of the PSD, citing disagreements with party decisions that he believes negatively impact the community. He intends to complete his current mandate before deciding his future political path. decisions. The legislative changes to the Romanian Administrative Code, specifically political landscape has been further complicated by Law no. 165/2026, entered into force in August 2026. These rules which amended the Romanian Administrative Code to extend conflict-of-interest and incompatibility regulations rules to include contractual staff in the public sector. Officials This required councilors holding both a public mandate and employment contracts within public institutions must now sector jobs to choose between the two, though they may request a suspension of their employment contract to resolve the conflict. Certain professions, such as teachers, artists, and scientific researchers, are exempt. Non-compliance may trigger investigations by the National Integrity Agency (ANI), potentially leading to the automatic termination of mandates and three-year bans from public office. As the their employment, though certain professions like teachers and researchers remained exempt. The law takes effect, also prohibited direct hierarchical relationships between spouses or first-degree relatives in public roles. Following reports of resignations and administrative confusion have emerged. However, Minister of Development Cseke Attila has stated that the reported incompatibility ‘does not exist under current law,’ suggesting that erroneous information has caused ‘unnecessary panic.’ In response to the situation, confusion, the Romanian Parliament is considering urgent amendments moved to potentially delay resolve the application of these rules until 2029 and crisis. Parliamentary committees voted to ensure eliminate the specific provision that current situations do not carry legal liability. created the incompatibility, effectively preventing thousands of elected officials from being forced to choose between their mandates and their public sector jobs.

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