In the evening, the news channels were dominated by discussions regarding austerity, tax increases, the dispute over judges' pensions, and risks to the budget. The scandal regarding Ionuț Moșteanu's CV was also in the spotlight, predominantly discussed critically in relation to the minister. The topic of Hidroelectrica contracts was also on the agenda. The debates also focused on the war in Ukraine, as well as the peace conditions demanded by Putin. The elections for the Capital City Hall, the city's administrative issues, and accusations regarding the management of public funds completed the evening's picture.
Top discussed topics
- Election for PMB
- Ionuț Moșteanu's CV
- Judges' pensions, the negative opinion of CSM
- The scandal regarding services provided by Hidroelectrica without an invoice
- The war in Ukraine
Topics discussed especially on certain TV channels
- Antena 3: The government's austerity measures; Reform of state companies
- România TV: The Nordis scandal
- B1 TV: The new AMEPIP leadership
- Digi24: Romania's aid for Ukraine, secret meeting
- Realitatea Plus: Tensions in the coalition, Ilie Bolojan could be removed
Top 5 entities mentioned
- Ionuț Moșteanu
- Ilie Bolojan
- Hidroelectrica
- Nicușor Dan
- CSM
DETAILS
Antena 3. The debates focused on the government's measures, both tax increases and budget cuts. The controversy surrounding Ionuț Moșteanu's CV, amplified by details such as Ilie Bolojan's reaction or the episode with the national anthem, was extensively discussed. The case of journalists being brusquely treated by the Government's press officer generated critical comments. Other important themes included judges' pensions and the war in Ukraine.
România TV. The agenda of the debates included topics such as the elections for the Capital City Hall, housing issues, traffic, and energy subsidies. In parallel, protests in Bulgaria and the hypothesis that Romania could repeat the situation were linked to the high cost of living. The controversy surrounding Ionuț Moșteanu's CV and the incident with the brusquely treated journalists were analyzed, while the Hidroelectrica scandal, along with the Nordis case, fueled the narrative of corruption.
Digi24. The debates focused on the Moșteanu scandal, Romania's aid for Ukraine and the evolution of the war, but also on internal economic tensions generated by VAT, judges' pensions, and risks to the PNRR. The Hidroelectrica scandal was treated through the lens of corruption. Other topics, such as the inauguration of a section of A7, labor migration, or the introduction of military service in France, completed the evening's picture.
B1 TV. The channel followed political and institutional tensions, starting from the dispute regarding AMEPIP and the management of PNRR, up to strategies for the elections at PMB and repositioning within PNL. The discussions were complemented by the Hidroelectrica scandal and the blockages in the coalition related to budget cuts. The topic of judges' pensions recurred, and Nicușor Dan's performance as president and the controversies surrounding Ionuț Moșteanu's CV completed the agenda of the debates.
Realitatea Plus. The debates focused on the Hidroelectrica scandal, the campaign for PMB, the controversy surrounding Ionuț Moșteanu's CV, and tensions within the governing coalition. Additionally, there was discussion about the "budget disaster" at the Capital City Hall and how Bucharest residents would be affected.