Romanian Defense Minister nominee faces withdrawal calls over lack of military experience

During parliamentary hearings, liberal MP Alexandru Muraru demanded Radu Oprea withdraw his candidacy for Defense Minister, citing no military experience and noting he would be the only such minister among NATO states bordering Ukraine. Oprea, a Social Democrat, defended himself by claiming he 'made the Army' unlike the last two ministers. The outcome of the hearing and vote remains uncertain, but the dispute highlights political friction over defense leadership amid regional security concerns.