The Interior Ministry proposes criminal sanctions for military and police officers who choose to work as mercenaries without an official mandate, citing diplomatic risks.

The Interior Ministry has initiated an emergency ordinance criminalizing mercenary activity for active and reserve military and police officers, considering that their involvement in foreign conflicts without an official mandate could damage Romania's image and generate diplomatic conflicts. The MAI spokesperson emphasized the risks associated with using professional training in uncontrolled conflict environments. The proposal has been criticized by police unions, which claim it limits the right to work.