Nicușor Dan, about the appointments to the leadership of the services: "For each of these services, we had a long list, a short list, and some discussions. I believe that the best is for them to be from outside the parties."

In an interview on Digi 24, the president discussed the process of appointing heads of secret services, mentioning that he had a long list and a short list of candidates and that he hopes to finalize the discussions soon. He emphasized that the proposals will be discussed with Parliament before approval.

Nicușor Dan added that many names circulated in the public space are unfortunate as they have been associated with these positions, mentioning that they come from political circles. He stated that he prefers the appointments to be made from outside the parties, choosing balanced individuals with experience who are capable of managing sensitive areas. He also mentioned that the parties have not made official requests, but have informally discussed the selection criteria.