Members of the Roma community protested in Târgu Jiu against the law that prohibits marriages between minors, demanding respect for traditions.

The protesters, members of the Roma Party Pro Europe Association, organized a rally where they brought speakers and banners with messages such as "a fair law, not a law against Roma" and "respect for traditions". They are contesting a legislative proposal that provides severe penalties for forced marriages among minors.

The leader of the Gorj Roma Party, Nelu Pavel, explained that engagement is a necessary process for the acquaintance of young people and their families, and that marriage could follow after a period of time. The protesters are demanding either the suspension of the law or a public debate to allow marriage for young people before the age of 18, considering that the current law is an abuse.