Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs of Romania. He has held senior government responsibilities for many years, building a strong professional background in law, public policy and public administration. In his current role, he oversees key areas including internal security, public order, crisis management and the protection of citizens. His work has focused on strengthening institutional capacity to address organized crime, human trafficking, irregular migration, cyber risks and other cross-border security challenges, while enhancing cooperation with European and transatlantic partners. A significant part of his career has also been devoted to justice and legal policy. He has contributed to major legislative and institutional reforms related to the rule of law, judicial modernization and Romania’s European integration. He has played a key role in advancing Romania’s full integration into the European area of justice and free movement, notably through the lifting of the Cooperation and Verification Mechanism and progress towards accession to the Schengen Area. His public action is guided by a strong commitment to democratic governance, institutional responsibility, internal security and Romania’s anchoring in Western democratic values. He studied law at the University of Bucharest, where he also completed doctoral studies, and has remained active in both legal practice and academia.
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