Key Romanian politicians did not attend a military parade featuring thousands of troops to mark the country's national day, reflecting tensions between the president and the ruling left-wing coalition over plans to revamp the justice system. "There are those politicians who are trying to hold Romania captive in the past, for their personal benefit," he said. Dragnea and Tariceanu have been criticized during recent protests of proposals to restructure Romania's justice system. Dragnea, Tariceanu and their allies say the proposals would make the justice system more independent. Actress Carmen Trocan, 60, who was among the protesters, said she thinks the ruling coalition "wants to take over the justice system so it is a pawn in the hand of politicians."

Source: ABC News December 01, 2017 12:35 UTC