Radu Miruță, Romania's Minister of Defence, sparked controversy after commenting on the “patriotism” of former dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu during a Digi 24 interview. The Institute for the Investigation of Communist Crimes and the Memory of the Romanian Diaspora (IICCMER) condemned the remarks as alarmingly dangerous, demanding a public apology for any offence to the memory of victims. Miruță later clarified that he did not intend to praise Ceaușescu but to explain why some Romanians still view him as a hero, noting that sacrifices for personal power cannot be true patriotism. The incident highlights ongoing tensions over Romania’s communist past and the need for open dialogue about historical memory.
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