Roxana Dascălu, a respected journalist and pro-European activist, passed away on February 25, 2026, leaving a significant impact on the democratic communities in Romania.

Roxana Dascălu, a renowned journalist and pro-European activist, died on February 25, 2026, and the news of her passing generated emotional reactions from colleagues and civic organizations. Radu Vancu emphasized her essential contribution to strengthening pro-European communities, highlighting her energy and determination to unite people around democratic values. With a ten-year career at Reuters, Roxana reported on Romania's transition from communism to democracy and collaborated with various organizations, including USAID and the Romania Initiative, which she helped become an important voice in the debates about the rule of law.

Messages from colleagues, including those from journalist Ondine Gherguț, highlighted Roxana's commitment to justice and the mobilization of the civic community. She was a fighter until the very end, leaving behind a call for continuity in the struggle for a European Romania.