On Wednesday, July 30, during a press conference at the Cotroceni Palace, President Nicușor Dan faced questions about bribery, a topic recently ignited by the resignation of former Deputy Prime Minister Dragoș Anastasiu. Journalists asked Dan about any personal history involving "survival bribes" that Anastasiu reportedly confessed to, or attempts to escape police fines similar to behaviors hinted at by Ilie Bolojan. Dan responded with nonchalance, saying, "I don't remember," a reaction that left many pondering its implications, according to ProTV News.
Dragoș Anastasiu had publicly acknowledged using bribes during his tenure, explaining his business faced pressures leading to these actions. He described his company's situation as a "zone of fear and adaptation" due to unpaid invoices, reported Mediafax. Anastasiu's name was linked to a bribery case involving an ANAF employee over eight years.
