Cristian Tudor Popescu made an assessment of Nicușor Dan's mandate after 200 days, highlighting both his achievements and controversies. Popescu mentions that Dan won the elections to prevent a disaster, but since then he has focused on the campaign for a second term. He appointed a prime minister, Ilie Bolojan, but did not publicly support him during critical moments. He also abandoned the commitment not to raise VAT, which sparked criticism. The president avoided investigating SRI and SIE for their responsibilities in the previous elections, wanting to use these services in the fight against corruption.
His challenge to the CCR regarding the Law for combating extremism was rejected, and the decoration of a former soldier involved in pogroms generated negative reactions. In the campaign for the General Mayor, Dan supported a candidate without chances, and now he remains silent in the face of his rival's victory.
Popescu concludes that, despite the controversies, Dan manages to induce a state of joy in the nation.
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