Marian Neacșu calls for increased security measures one day before the AUR pro-Georgescu demonstration: “We see what is happening in other European countries too”

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs, Marian Neacșu, called on Friday for the intensification of public order and safety measures nationwide, in the context of “public demonstrations, sporting competitions and the opening of Christmas markets, events involving the participation of a large number of people.” The request comes one day before the unauthorized protest in support of Călin Georgescu.

The minister asked the MAI structures to continuously assess the operational situation, adapt public-order deployments and ensure the rapid coordination of forces in the field. The measures include preventing antisocial acts, facilitating traffic flow, monitoring access routes and maintaining intervention capacity in risk situations.

The MAI sent local administrations recommendations regarding the safety of participants at Christmas markets and emphasized that the right to peaceful assembly is guaranteed, but the law must be respected.

“We are living in a context in which we see what is happening in other European countries as well, and we have a duty to be attentive, learn from the experiences of others and, above all, prevent situations that could endanger people’s safety. Therefore, I ask all structures of the Ministry of Internal Affairs to treat this period with the utmost seriousness, to be present wherever necessary and to act with professionalism and balance. I also spoke with representatives of local administrations, because citizens’ safety is a shared concern and everyone must do their part,” Marian Neacșu declared.

The appeal comes after the PNL requested additional measures ahead of the demonstration announced by AUR and Călin Georgescu’s supporters in Bucharest. The Liberals cited the risk of incidents and the overlap between the protest and the Romania–Poland match, which could bring numerous supporters to the capital.

AUR leader George Simion stated that the gathering of participants is scheduled for Saturday at 13:00, while the demonstration in support of Călin Georgescu is expected to begin at 14:00. According to the party led by George Simion, the president of the European Conservatives and Reformists Party (ECR), Adam Bielan, and the formation’s secretary-general, Antonio Giordano, are coming to Bucharest to participate in the Europe Forum, but will also observe the demonstration announced in support of Călin Georgescu.