Bucharest court annuls PM Bolojan's Justice Committee
The Bucharest Court of Appeals annulled Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's December 2025 decision creating a committee to review justice legislation, ruling the executive overstepped its authority.
Background
On December 19, 2025, Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan signed Decision No. 574, establishing the Committee for the Analysis and Review of Legislation in the Field of Justice. The body was created in response to investigative reports by Recorder journalists, who alleged serious problems within the courts. Its mandate was to analyze the effects of justice laws adopted in 2022 and to propose legislative amendments. The committee included permanent members from the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of Justice.
Criticism from magistrates and politicians
The initiative faced swift opposition. The Section for Judges of the Superior Council of Magistracy called it a
, arguing that direct government involvement in reviewing justice legislation raised legitimacy concerns. PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu stated thatprocess lacking credibility
. Several magistrates warned that the committee could open the door to political influence over the judiciary.modifications to such laws should be made exclusively in Parliament
Legal action and suspension
The Coalition for the Defense of the Rule of Law, an NGO represented by attorney Elena Radu, challenged the decision in court. In March 2026, the High Court of Cassation and Justice suspended the committee's activity, citing
. According to G4Media, the committee had already ceased its work in February 2026, before the court's suspension order.a possible excess of power in the manner of constitution and functioning of this committee, raising serious questions about respect for the principles of legality and separation of powers in the state
Monday's annulment
On July 6, 2026, the 9th Administrative and Tax Division of the Bucharest Court of Appeals annulled Decision No. 574. The court dismissed the action against the Government of Romania for lack of standing but admitted the case against the Prime Minister and his office. It ordered the Prime Minister to pay 120 lei in court costs. The ruling is not final; an appeal may be filed within 15 days of service.
- Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan signs Decision No. 574 establishing the Justice Committee.
- Committee ceases activity, according to G4Media.
- High Court of Cassation and Justice suspends the committee's activity, citing possible excess of power.
- Bucharest Court of Appeals annuls the decision; ruling can be appealed within 15 days.
The same NGO had previously joined pro-Russian candidate Călin Georgescu in contesting the annulment of the second round of the 2024 presidential election.
