Romanian transport minister reverses USR-era order, sparking dispute

Transport Minister Ştefan Ovidiu Popa (PSD) announced cancellation of an order requiring ministerial approval for road, rail, and airport closures, calling it a USR mistake. Former minister Radu Miruţă (USR) warns of traffic queues and reduced accountability for contractors. The move signals partisan reversal of prior policy, with operational and political implications.

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