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Laura Codruta Kovesi tops shortlist of candidates for European Chief Prosecutor position. JusMin Toader: I believe the members of the selection cttee are not aware of the abuses that Laura Codruta Kovesi has committed at the expense of the citizens, at the expense of the rule of law. Opposition supports Kovesi for Chief European Prosecutor office, asks Justice Minister to give up his efforts to block this procedure and discredit the former head of the DNA

February 6, 2019

Laura Codruta Kovesi tops the shortlist of candidates for the European Chief Prosecutor position, shortlist drawn up by a special committee. The top three candidates will be sent to the European Parliament, in the order of preferences, and the European Parliament is set to select the Chief European Prosecutor. “Laura...

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