Nicușor Dan and Cristian Popescu Piedone exchanged verbal attacks, with harsh accusations and mutual insults related to the management of problems in Bucharest

The conflict between the mayor of the capital, Nicușor Dan, and the head of ANPC, Cristian Popescu Piedone, escalated after Dan criticized ANPC's actions as a "bit of excess". Piedone responded with a vehement attack, calling Dan a "lying loază" and a "parasite", accusing him of neglecting Bucharest's problems. Dan emphasized that checks are necessary, but should not scare entrepreneurs. This dispute reflects the political and administrative tensions in the capital in the context of the upcoming elections.