Chamber of Deputies' Speaker Liviu Dragnea voiced his opinion that the existence of a multi-speed EU could at a certain point lead to the Union's breakup, and underscored the importance of nationwide debates being organized on the subject to determine the possible ways to follow.
"This is a different tune as to the moment we joined. We proceeded with the integration, respected all constraints, all requirements, there have been tough negotiations with each state. (...) I don't know if those who designed all this have really assessed all possible effects, but this can obviously lead to the EU breaking up at some point. Maybe this is actually the plan, because if they don't want this, the analysis is superficial. One cannot start from the idea that, on several occasions, a group of states adopts certain decisions separately from the other members and the latter are increasingly happy that they are left outside, with the development gaps separating them from the others progressively widening while the rigors are kept in place. I mean, you keep in place certain requirements that may not favor you permanently," Dragnea told B1Tv private broadcaster.
Dragnea, who is also the national leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD), reminded that, in the light of Romania's participation in the debates on the future of Europe, he has asked President Klaus Iohannis to initiate consultations with the political parties to establish a common vision that should be consistently promoted outside the country at all political and diplomatic levels.
"I also think we shouldn't forget, however, that in order to join the EU Romania has done certain things. Large national companies have been privatized and have been acquired by European companies. (...) It's OK, Romanian resources - power networks, factories, oil companies, refineries, banks have been put into private hands," Dragnea argued, and went on to say that shifting from the track now requires a serious discussion with the people leading the state in hopes that maybe the decision could be overturned. "If the voice is strong, it might matter after all. But at least one can define a plan to follow: plan A, plan B, plan C, various variants. Maybe the President has already made a decision, maybe he has all the necessary information. (...) But is he able to do it all by himself? If he assures us he can, we just sit back and stay at ease, knowing that the President keeps watch," said the Chamber of Deputies' Speaker.
He emphasized that these subjects are being discussed in all EU member states, which carry out various plans or simulations.
"The top risk is for us to get caught in the gap between the powers. This is the highest risk. I don't say that the President does not have an assessment at hand, [but] is it OK to leave Parliament out? It's all right, we will initiate debates in Parliament, which may count or not in the end," Dragnea said.
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