Nicușor Dan has reacted to George Simion's insult by calling him "autistic", describing the term as inappropriate and discriminatory. He announced that he will submit a complaint to the National Council for Combating Discrimination (CNCD)
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During a televised debate, Nicușor Dan condemned George Simion's comment, who called him "autistic", underlining that autism is a serious condition affecting many Romanians. Dan said that such jokes are unacceptable and mentioned his intention to refer the matter to the CNCD. Simion, after the criticism, apologized and clarified that he did not use the correct term, wanting to describe Dan with other political labels.
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Nicușor Dan, reacție după ce George Simion l-a făcut „autist”: Colegii mei s-au gândit la o sesizare la CNCD. O să evaluăm / Pur și simplu nu avem voie să glumim cu acest termen
Nicuşor Dan, după ce George Simion l-a numit autist: Nu avem voie să glumim cu acest termen, să ne raportăm la el altfel decât ca fiind o afecţiune / Colegii meu s-au gândit la o sesizare la CNCD. O să evaluăm
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