On Sunday, February 5, <a href="https://www.trupilariante.com/2017/02/05/europe/romania-protests-corruption/index.html">Romanians turned out for a sixth straight day</a> to demonstrate against a new law passed last week that would decriminalize corruption. Amid the protests Sunday night, the decree was officially repealed in a government statement following an emergency meeting of Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu's Cabinet.
On Sunday, February 5, Romanians turned out for a sixth straight day to demonstrate against a new law passed last week that would decriminalize corruption. Amid the protests Sunday night, the decree was officially repealed in a government statement following an emergency meeting of Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu's Cabinet.
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Protesters demonstrate in Bucharest on February 5. The new law, which passed on January 31, would have decriminalized corruption that caused damage worth less than about $48,000 (200,000 lei). Liviu Dragnea, president of the ruling Social Democrat Party, and other high-ranking politicians stood to benefit from the new law. Dragnea is under investigation over abuse of power allegations.
Protesters demonstrate in Bucharest on February 5. The new law, which passed on January 31, would have decriminalized corruption that caused damage worth less than about $48,000 (200,000 lei). Liviu Dragnea, president of the ruling Social Democrat Party, and other high-ranking politicians stood to benefit from the new law. Dragnea is under investigation over abuse of power allegations.
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Protesters gather in front of a government building on Saturday, February 4. In a nationally televised address Saturday evening, Prime Minister Grindeanu told Romanians, "Romania cannot be torn apart."
Protesters gather in front of a government building on Saturday, February 4. In a nationally televised address Saturday evening, Prime Minister Grindeanu told Romanians, "Romania cannot be torn apart."
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A woman displays a Romanian flag during a protest in Bucharest on Friday, February 3.
A woman displays a Romanian flag during a protest in Bucharest on Friday, February 3.
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Romanians demonstrate in Bucharest on Thursday, February 2, after the government weakened penalties for corruption. Thursday marked the third night of anti-government protests in the Romanian capital.
Romanians demonstrate in Bucharest on Thursday, February 2, after the government weakened penalties for corruption. Thursday marked the third night of anti-government protests in the Romanian capital.
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A young girl offers a flower to a police officer during an anti-government protest February 2 in Bucharest.
A young girl offers a flower to a police officer during an anti-government protest February 2 in Bucharest.
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Protesters crowded in front of government headquarters in Bucharest on February 1, demonstrating against the passage of a law that would decriminalize corruption.
Protesters crowded in front of government headquarters in Bucharest on February 1, demonstrating against the passage of a law that would decriminalize corruption.
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Riot police try to disperse demonstrators with tear gas February 1 in Bucharest. If it had gone into effect, the new law would have stopped ongoing investigations for corruption offenses and would prevent the launching of any subsequent probes.
Riot police try to disperse demonstrators with tear gas February 1 in Bucharest. If it had gone into effect, the new law would have stopped ongoing investigations for corruption offenses and would prevent the launching of any subsequent probes.
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Protesters dismantle an advertising display February 1 in front of government headquarters in Bucharest.
Protesters dismantle an advertising display February 1 in front of government headquarters in Bucharest.
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Riot police and protesters clash February 1 in Bucharest.
Riot police and protesters clash February 1 in Bucharest.
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Police detain demonstrators February 1 in Bucharest.
Police detain demonstrators February 1 in Bucharest.
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Anti-riot police remove a protester February 1 in front of government headquarters in Bucharest.
Anti-riot police remove a protester February 1 in front of government headquarters in Bucharest.
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People wave flags in opposition to the government's decree February 1 in Bucharest. The embassies of Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the United States issued a joint statement expressing concern over the Romanian government's actions. The European Commission president also voiced worry.
People wave flags in opposition to the government's decree February 1 in Bucharest. The embassies of Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the United States issued a joint statement expressing concern over the Romanian government's actions. The European Commission president also voiced worry.
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A protester kneels near a police line on February 1 in Bucharest.
A protester kneels near a police line on February 1 in Bucharest.
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Police and demonstrators face off February 1 in Bucharest. Some people threw flares and other objects at security forces.
Police and demonstrators face off February 1 in Bucharest. Some people threw flares and other objects at security forces.
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An officer uses pepper spray on demonstrators trying to gain access to a government building in Bucharest on Tuesday, January 31.
An officer uses pepper spray on demonstrators trying to gain access to a government building in Bucharest on Tuesday, January 31.
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People throw snow at police protecting government headquarters on January 31 in Bucharest. Protesters also took to the streets in other cities across Romania.
People throw snow at police protecting government headquarters on January 31 in Bucharest. Protesters also took to the streets in other cities across Romania.
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