EU Commission probes Romania's retroactive 'Fritz Amendment' in PNRR reform

The European Commission is seeking clarifications from Romania on the 'Fritz Amendment', a legal mechanism that applies retroactively and strips the mayor of Timișoara of his mandate. The amendment is part of Romania's PNRR reform, raising concerns about rule of law and EU fund conditionality. The outcome could affect Romania's access to recovery funds and its political stability.