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Romanians protest new corruption law
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 Amid the protests Sunday night, the decree was officially repealed in a government statement following an emergency meeting of Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu's Cabinet.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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.