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PNL calls on the Government and the Ministry of Internal Affairs to take measures for the AUR protest announced for Saturday in Bucharest

Riana Gegiu

13 November 2026, 11:57

Current Affairs

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PNL is calling on the Government and the Ministry of Internal Affairs to take measures to maintain public order at the demonstration announced by AUR and Călin Georgescu’s supporters for Saturday in Bucharest. The Liberals cite the risk of violence and acts of vandalism, given that the protest would allegedly be unauthorized.

The party says the authorities must respect the right to protest and freedom of expression, but must also intervene within the limits of the law if the demonstration does not meet the legal requirements for organization. PNL says the PSD Government and AUR leaders could be held responsible for any eventual disturbances of public order.

The Liberals express their support for the position of General Mayor Ciprian Ciucu and warn that the protest overlaps with the Romania–Poland match, which could bring numerous supporters to the capital. The party calls for additional measures to prevent clashes and criticizes the participation of representatives of extremist political formations from abroad.

George Simion says that several requests have been submitted to authorize the demonstration, all of which were rejected, and says he will attend personally. The general mayor stated that he was unaware of any authorization request submitted by AUR.

Context: authorization dispute, political appeals, and justifications regarding public order risks

Before Saturday, Minister of Internal Affairs Marian Neacșu stated that the Ministry of Internal Affairs “is not the institution that approves or bans protests,” the ministry’s role being to ensure public order and safety, without differential treatment and without political considerations. He announced that the Ministry of Internal Affairs structures would be mobilized over the weekend to protect participants and people carrying out their usual activities.

In parallel, information also emerged from organizers/political affiliates: AUR claimed that it was promoting the demonstration but was not officially organizing it, saying that it was organized by two private individuals, while the party was expected to support participation only. At the same time, Bucharest City Hall rejected authorization, citing indications of aggressive online messages and calls for violence, the mobilization of coaches from 39 counties, and additional risks related to other events taking place on the same day.