Romanian PSD defends Interior Minister Neacșu amid USR attacks over 2016 conviction

PSD publicly defends Marian Neacșu, Minister of Interior and Deputy PM, against USR criticism over a 2016 conviction that was legally rehabilitated, asserting his clean judicial record. The defense highlights ongoing political friction in Romania's coalition government, with PSD accusing USR of hypocrisy. The episode underscores domestic political tensions but has no immediate market impact.