Romania - Defense Minister Radu Miruță sparked controversy on Digi24 when asked whether Nicolae Ceaușescu could be considered a patriot. He answered that Ceaușescu failed to fully exploit Romania’s intellectual capacity and that sending ‘smart’ people to the canal was a mistake that hindered progress. The remarks, which mix criticism with references to patriotism, prompted debate among viewers and journalists. No policy changes were announced.
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