September 5, 2025. TV: What was discussed last night on the news channels

In the Thursday evening news landscape, the pensions of magistrates and the notification to the Constitutional Court by the High Court were the central theme, present on almost all channels, coupled with the censorship motions filed by the opposition against the Bolojan Government. Fiscal measures dominated the economic debate, while externally, attention was split between the war in Ukraine, the meeting in Paris, and Donald Trump's movements. Nicușor Dan was the political figure of the evening, with an interview given at 100 days into his mandate. Social issues came to the forefront through the teachers' protest and the start of the school year, while specific topics – such as energy prices (Romania TV), the cancellation of elections (Realitatea Plus), or the accident in Lisbon (Antena 3, Digi24) – completed a dense evening, with a common agenda on major themes, but also with unique accents from each television station.

Top discussed topics:

1. Pensions of magistrates
2. Censorship motions filed by the opposition
3. Nicușor Dan, 100 days into his mandate
4. Fiscal measures. Reform of local administration
5. The war in Ukraine and the international context

Topics discussed especially on certain TV channels:

• Antena 3: Donald Trump received the President of Poland at the White House.
• Romania TV: "The 'smart guys' in energy.
• Digi24: Financial Times: The US is gradually withdrawing from Eastern Europe.
• B1 TV: The school year begins. The teachers' protest.
• Realitatea Plus: Cancellation of elections.

Top 5 entities mentioned:

1. Nicușor Dan
2. Ilie Bolojan / Government
3. Magistrates
4. Donald Trump
5. NATO/Ukraine/Russia

DETAILS

Antena 3 emphasized the pensions of magistrates and the dispute at the Constitutional Court, but also the interview with President Nicușor Dan. In parallel, external themes such as the war in Ukraine, sanctions against Russia, and the meeting in Paris regarding the war in Ukraine were addressed, as well as specific topics like the accident in Lisbon or the alleged "digital army" of Russia in Moldova.

Romania TV marked the evening with discussions about the censorship motions filed by the Opposition and the scenario of the Bolojan Government's fall, debated in detail, alongside the topic of magistrates' pensions and the second pillar of pensions. Another major theme was the energy crisis, with accusations of hidden interests and a call to the Supreme Council of National Defense for clarifications. External themes were also included, such as the war in Ukraine and Donald Trump's positions.

Digi24 distinguished itself by opening the evening with an investigation by Recorder about a phantom company controlled by ANAF, continuing with tensions in the coalition and the reform of local administration. Digi24 also covered international themes (Ukraine, NATO, the US withdrawal from Eastern Europe), but also the teachers' protest, announced at the beginning of the school year.

B1 TV discussed the profile of President Nicușor Dan, with his promises and political relationships, then about social themes such as the start of the school year and the teachers' protests. Additionally, B1 TV addressed the reform of local administration, the law on the retirement of magistrates, and the war in Ukraine.

Realitatea Plus centered the debates on fiscal measures and the increase of VAT, but also on the censorship motions and Nicușor Dan's interview. The TV station also allocated space to the reform of special pensions, as well as criticisms of the president's foreign policy and the alleged gaffes of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Oana Țoiu. Topics such as the cancellation of the presidential elections in 2024 and Romania's support for Ukraine were also discussed.

***** Summary created with the help of a monitoring feed provided by NewsVibe Romania.

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