The “A Fourth Power” Alliance criticizes the ban imposed on journalist Ovidiu Vanghele from attending press conferences at Cotroceni / The organization requests the legal basis for the decision

The “A Fourth Power” Alliance, an organization that supports the rights of professionals who practice journalism in the public interest, criticizes President Nicușor Dan’s decision to ban journalist Ovidiu Vanghele from attending press conferences at Cotroceni Palace.

The organization considers the measure “unacceptable” and maintains that journalists’ access to public events of the presidential institution should not be restricted based on the personal grievances of the head of state.

“Journalists’ questions cannot be banned or censored based on the personal grievances of a head of state,” the “A Fourth Power” Alliance stated.

The organization’s reaction comes in the context of the decision to no longer allow Ovidiu Vanghele to attend press conferences organized at Cotroceni. The Alliance defends the role of the press in asking questions and scrutinizing the activity of public institutions, including the Presidential Administration.