The acquittal of two former secret police officers accused of torturing a dissident who died in custody in 1985 has stunned the country. Many feel that a dangerous precedent has been set.
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Budget – The state budget and social insurance draft laws will be debated in Romania’s Parliament on Monday. The final vote is to be given in the plenary sessions of the two chambers on Thursday. The state budget for next year is based on an economic growth of 2.8% and a revenue increase of 14%. The budget deficit is forecast to increase by almost 4.4% of the GDP, and the main novelty is the increase to 2.5% of the Defense budget. The state budget for next year will allow, according to the authorities, an increase in pensions by 12.5% and a minimum wage of 3,000 lei (about 600 Euros). According to the document, the Ministries of Defense, Development, Agriculture, Transport and Education will receive more funds. The fields of Energy, Justice and Health will receive less money. The opposition criticizes the Government's budget bill and announces that it will submit amendments in Parliament.
Meeting – The Romanian Agriculture Minister, Petre Daea,