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Romania's government repeals decree decriminalizing some graft offences

Other News Materials 5 February 2017 17:52 (UTC +04:00)
Romania's Social Democrat government of Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu on Sunday repealed a decree decriminalizing some graft offences
Romania's government repeals decree decriminalizing some graft offences

Romania's Social Democrat government of Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu on Sunday repealed a decree decriminalizing some graft offences, Reuters reported.

"The decree was scrapped," a government official told Reuters, adding that an official statement would be released soon.

Romania's prime minister said on Saturday he was would scrap the decree following mass protests. It would have shielded dozens of politicians from prosecution for corruption.

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