Nicușor Dan's speech, in which he called for the involvement of private companies in public policies, generated critical reactions, including from the intellectual left.

Recently, Nicușor Dan made a call to private companies to contribute with policies and laws for the state, arguing that the public administration does not have the capacity to transform ideas into principles. This statement sparked diverse reactions, especially from the intellectual left, which criticized him. Iulian Fota, former national security advisor during Traian Băsescu's time, commented that Dan's call reflects a deadlock in the modernization of the state, comparing it to an SOS signal that allows anyone to take control. Fota emphasized the need for the president to become a "commander-president" in times of crisis, suggesting that Romania needs more decisive leadership in the face of current challenges.