President Nicușor Dan sent to Parliament for re-examination a law that modifies the regime of protected natural areas and the assessment of environmental impact.

President Nicușor Dan requested the Parliament to re-examine the law that amends OUG 57/2007 regarding protected natural areas and Law no. 292/2018 concerning environmental impact assessment.

The law allows for the modification of the boundaries of protected areas for hydroenergy projects approved before June 29, 2007, without adequate impact assessment. The President raised constitutional objections, emphasizing that the amendments do not comply with European directives and restrict the right to a healthy environment.

The Constitutional Court rejected the objection, but the president believes that an assessment of the appropriateness of the regulation is necessary, considering recent legislative and environmental developments. It also highlights the risks of legislative incoherence and the need for a unified regulation for environmental protection and the assessment of investment project impacts.