Why Only Two MPs Opposed the New Integrity Law on Asset Disclosure

According to the Chamber of Deputies voting list, the new Integrity Law passed in the Romanian parliament on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, with 222 votes in favor, 2 votes against, and 59 abstentions, drawing immediate criticism from USR lawmakers Claudiu Năsui and Cătălin Drulă who refused to support the measure. The legislation establishes mandatory financial interest disclosures for 43 categories of officials.

Claudiu Năsui and Cătălin Drulă Oppose the New Integrity Law

According to Libertatea, the legislative project recorded 222 votes “for,” two votes “against,” and 59 abstentions during the Wednesday session at the Chamber of Deputies. The project now moves to the Senate for a final vote. Interviewed exclusively by Libertatea, Claudiu Năsui characterized the legislation as a major regression from initial promises. “It is a big step backward, when the promise was that we would do something else,” he stated.

Cătălin Drulă Cites Politicization and Weakened Enforcement

Expanding on the party’s opposition, Cătălin Drulă told Libertatea.ro that the new framework fails to achieve its intended goals and protects unjustified wealth. According to Drulă, the legislation introduces the politicization of the National Integrity Agency (ANI), which he described as an instrument for selective justice. “With other words, crooks will continue to fill institution parking lots with 100,000-euro cars that we cannot find anywhere and ANI will not do anything to them, while honest people who get involved in the public area will be harassed with invented pretexts,” Drulă stated in his exclusive interview with Libertatea.

Parliamentary Breakdowns and AUR Abstentions

While the majority of lawmakers backed the bill, voting patterns revealed broad hesitation across several political groups. According to the voting records, AUR parliamentarians abstained en masse, contributing significantly to the total of 59 abstentions alongside one abstention from USR, 10 from Minorities, and five from UPR. The 222 favorable votes comprised 89 from PSD, 49 from PNL, 34 from USR, 11 from SOS RO, 16 from UDMR, 5 from the Minorities Group, 11 from UPR, and 7 from the Non-Affiliated Group.

Mandatory Financial Disclosures for 43 Categories

Prompted by a decision of the Constitutional Court of Romania, the legislation broadens transparency requirements. According to Mediafax, the new law obligates 43 categories of public servants and dignitaries to submit financial interest declarations. This roster includes the President of Romania, parliamentarians, ministers, Constitutional Court judges, heads of public institutions, and board members of state-owned enterprises. The Agency will automatically generate these declarations through the e-DAI platform, publishing them within a maximum of 60 days for a five-year public archive period.

Controversial Modifications to Privacy and Sanctions

The legislation implements strict privacy protections while introducing measures deemed controversial by analysts. According to the legislative text, public disclosures exclude sensitive data such as personal numeric codes, home addresses, exact property locations, and bank account IBAN numbers. Conversely, the law removes the automatic annulment of administrative acts adopted in conflicts of interest if those acts would have passed without the involved person’s vote. Furthermore, the framework reduces financial penalties for minor conflicts of interest while imposing a three-year ban on holding public office for individuals found guilty of incompatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the voting figures for the new Integrity Law in the Chamber of Deputies?

According to the Chamber of Deputies voting list published on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the bill passed with 222 votes in favor, 2 votes against, and 59 abstentions.

Which deputies voted against the legislation?

Who is required to file financial interest disclosures under the new law?

According to Mediafax, 43 categories of officials must file, including the President, prime minister, ministers, parliamentarians, Constitutional Court judges, ambassadors, and state company board members.

What data is excluded from public declarations for privacy reasons?

According to the legislative provisions, personal numeric codes, home addresses, exact real estate locations, and bank account numbers are excluded from public view.