Justice Minister Tudorel Toader, Duch ambassador discuss CVM

Minister of Justice Tudorel Toader had a meeting this week with Dutch ambassador to Romania Stella Ronner-Grubacic, with the latest report of the European Commission on the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism (CVM) being the major subject of discussion. 

According to release of the Ministry of Justice, the two high officials looked at aspects of the CVM report as well as at the judiciary reform in Romania. 

"During the talks, the Minister of Justice highlighted the progress made and acknowledged in the report, and expressed his confidence that the goal of having the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism lifted before Romania takes over the Presidency of the Council of the EU in early 2019 will be achieved. The Justice Minister reiterated that attaining this goal requires loyal constitutional cooperation, real and substantive debates as well as beefing up institutional dialogue. At the same time, the Minister of Justice expressed his conviction that the CVM can be replaced by internal country-own monitoring mechanisms and structures such as the National Anticorruption Strategy and the Strategic Management Council. The JusMin reaffirmed his commitment to continuing the reform of Romania's judiciary, in line with the recommendations of the European Commission," the release states. 

The Dutch ambassador emphasized the importance of continuing efforts towards achieving these goals, adding that the meeting is a good opportunity to strengthen cooperation between the two countries and reaffirm mutual support. 

Also attending the meeting this week at the seat of the Ministry of Justice were Secretary of State with the Ministry of Justice Marieta Safta, and Arthur den Hartog - Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of the Netherlands in Bucharest. AGERPRES .