Discussions have emerged recently regarding the potential reimposition of the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism (CVM) for Romania, with several NGOs advocating for its reintroduction to monitor the rule of law and judicial independence in the country. The European Commission officially closed the CVM for Romania on September 15, 2023, after 16 years of monitoring Romania's justice and anti-corruption reforms since its accession in 2007. The decision was seen as a testament to Romania's pro-European commitment and institutional progress by experts in Brussels. However, the decision is now being contested within Romania.
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