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The text argues that the Romanian government's recent decision to grant itself the power to buy stakes in companies under the pretext of preventing a Hungarian takeover of the Romanian gas market is suspicious and dangerous.
The author, Otilia Nuțu, believes that this move, justified by concerns about Russian influence, actually strengthens the already powerful Ministry of Energy's control over the energy sector in Romania and will stifle private investment.
She raises several questions about the timing and necessity of the new legislation, suggesting it may be an attempt to consolidate government power rather than a genuine effort to protect national security.
The author draws comparison with Spain's handling of a similar situation in the railway sector, where the government blocked a transaction on the basis of potential Russian interests without resorting to broad new legislation granting itself ownership powers.
The text argues that the Romanian government's recent decision to grant itself the power to buy stakes in companies under the pretext of preventing a Hungarian takeover of the Romanian gas market is suspicious and dangerous. The author, Otilia Nuțu, believes that this move, justified by concerns about Russian influence, actually strengthens the already powerful Ministry of Energy's control over the energy sector in Romania and will stifle private investment. She raises several questions about the timing and necessity of the new legislation, suggesting it may be an attempt to consolidate government power rather than a genuine effort to protect national security. The author draws comparison with Spain's handling of a similar situation in the railway sector, where the government blocked a transaction on the basis of potential Russian interests without resorting to broad new legislation granting itself ownership powers.
