The Banat Philharmonic has removed Radu Gyr's carols from the Christmas concert, sparking accusations of censorship and tensions around Mayor Dominic Fritz.

In Timișoara, the ban on Radu Gyr's carols from the Christmas concert program has generated controversy and tensions in civil society. The management of the Banat Philharmonic decided to remove these works, and Mayor Dominic Fritz was accused of ordering this ban. Political analyst Bogdan Chirieac commented on the issue of censorship, emphasizing that Radu Gyr was a legionary poet, and the ban on the carols could be a reaction to the laws that condemn legionary movements. Chirieac defended Fritz's right to make such decisions, mentioning that he is a Romanian citizen elected by the community, despite the criticisms related to Romanian traditions. Mayor Fritz denied the accusations of direct involvement, stating that the Philharmonic's repertoire is established by the institution and that Gyr's lyrics are not suitable for a Christmas concert in the current context.