Romania Education Minister Proposes Doubling Penalties for Attacks on Teachers After Bistrița Knife Incident

Following a knife attack at a school in Bistrița that injured a teacher and a student, Education Minister Sorin Costreie announced plans to toughen legislation, including doubling penalties for assaults on teachers. The proposal is in early stages, with prevention and potential security measures like backpack checks and metal detectors under consideration. This marks a policy response to a specific incident, but details and legislative timeline remain unclear.