BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania’s justice minister on Thursday chose a regional prosecutor to head the country’s anti-corruption agency, a highly scrutinized post in one of the most graft-riddled countries in the European Union. The ministry said Justice Minister Tudorel Toader had proposed Adina Florea, a senior prosecutor in the Black Sea city of Constanta, to head the National Anti-Corruption Directorate. If appointed, Florea will replace Laura Codruta Kovesi, who was fired in July on allegations of mismanagement. The left-wing government however criticized her leadership saying the agency unfairly went after politicians. In her application, Florea said Romania had made progress in the anti-corruption fight, but was critical also of the agency, saying it had prioritized some cases over others.

Source: National Post September 06, 2018 11:06 UTC