Victor Ponta denounces the hypocrisy of the parties in Parliament, accusing them of receiving public money for passivity.

Ponta says hypocrisy, not corruption or stupidity, is the real problem in Romanian politics, criticizing both the government and the opposition for their behavior. He points out that parties, including AUR, receive public funds in exchange for political silence. In the context of the corruption scandal involving Deputy Prime Minister Dragos Anastasiu, Ponta suggests that the VAT hike could lead to an increase in "kickbacks" for parties. Anastasiu, on the other hand, justifies his resignation and emphasizes the need for reforms to avoid the degradation of the economy.