Former Judge Challenges Nicușor Dan’s Academic Record in Court
A legal challenge has been launched against the University of Bucharest, initiated by Lăcrămioara Axinte, a retired judge, seeking access to the academic records of Romanian President Nicușor Dan. The case, filed at the Botoșani Tribunal, centers around a request for copies of his student record and graduation diploma.
The Core of the Dispute: Access to Information
Axinte is leveraging Law No. 544/2001, Romania’s freedom of information act, to compel the university to release the documents. This action follows what she describes as an unsatisfactory response to a previous administrative request. The legal move aims to clarify discrepancies she perceives in the President’s publicly stated educational background.
Specific Documents Requested
The former judge is specifically requesting documentation pertaining to Nicușor Dan’s enrollment at the Faculty of Mathematics between 1989 and 1992, as well as confirmation of his graduation and the issuance of his bachelor’s degree. She seeks a copy of his academic transcript, and diploma.
Allegations of Inconsistencies in President Dan’s Biography
Axinte alleges significant inconsistencies between Nicușor Dan’s official biography and the documented reality of his studies. She points to potential overlaps between his studies in Romania and abroad, raising questions about the timeline of his education.
“We all have the right to know the truth about the studies undertaken by the current President of Romania. There are inconsistencies between his personal statement on the campaign website and his CV at the Chamber of Deputies. You will see that some studies overlap. At the same time, he was a student at Ecole Normale Supérieure, a master’s student, and a doctoral student,” Axinte stated to Agerpres.
She also challenges the process by which a postgraduate degree obtained in France was recognized as a bachelor’s degree in Romania.
Who is Lăcrămioara Axinte?
Lăcrămioara Axinte is a retired judge who was previously nominated by the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) party as a candidate for a position on the Romanian Constitutional Court.
According to the investigative website Snoop, Axinte gained public attention in April 2025 for coordinating the “Turul 2 înapoi” (Round 2 Back) platform, where she provided legal advice to citizens challenging the Constitutional Court’s decision to annul the 2024 presidential elections.
FAQ
Q: What law is Axinte using to request the documents?
A: Law No. 544/2001, Romania’s freedom of information act.
Q: Where was the legal action filed?
A: The Botoșani Tribunal.
Q: What specific time period of Nicușor Dan’s studies is being questioned?
A: His enrollment at the Faculty of Mathematics between 1989 and 1992.
Q: What is Lăcrămioara Axinte’s political affiliation?
A: She was a candidate nominated by the AUR party for a position on the Constitutional Court.
Did you know? Romania’s Law No. 544/2001 grants citizens the right to access information of public interest held by public authorities.
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