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President Klaus Iohannis stated on Friday that he further backs the National Anti-corruption Directorate's activity and that of its head, Laura-Codruta Kovesi.
Asked whether he has had a discussion with the Justice minister on the topic of Laura-Codruta Kovesi's removal from office before making this proposal, the head of state replied that he has not had such a discussion.
He mentioned however that he has had another discussion with the Justice minister.
"We did have a discussion, but it didn't seem fair to ask, nor did he consider it necessary to inform me. We had a rather principled talk, without discussing this aspect beforehand," the head of state said.
President Iohannis indicated that not even after the minister made the respective proposal did he have a talk with the latter.
The head of state underscored that he would use all the constitutional prerogatives to defend the Justice's independence. Asked how close he is of the idea of a referendum on the topic of Justice, the head of state replied: "This is a discussion that can be carried out, but not today in Brussels."
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