Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu admitted that the cancellation of the 2024 presidential elections contributed to Romania's exclusion from the Visa Waiver Program.
Miruna Brosban
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Oana Țoiu said the cancellation of the December 2024 presidential elections negatively influenced the decision to exclude Romania from the Visa Waiver Program. Insufficient communication with American partners fueled suspicions and Washington perceived the explanations offered by Romania as unclear. This admission contradicts earlier claims by his predecessor, Emil Hurezeanu, who cited only technical problems. Țoiu's statement underlines that the perception of democracy in Romania was a key factor in the decision.
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Ministrul de Externe, Oana Țoiu recunoaște că România a fost eliminată din programul Visa Waiver pentru că alegerile prezidențiale au fost anulate
Oana Țoiu recunoaște că România a fost exclusă de SUA din programul Visa Waiver din cauza anulării alegerilor
Oana Țoiu recunoaște că România a fost exclusă de SUA din Visa Waiver din cauza anulării alegerilor
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