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MCC Brussels has filed a formal complaint with the European Ombudsman regarding the European Commission’s refusal to disclose key documents related to ongoing procedures related to the Digital Services Act (DSA) regarding the Romanian presidential elections, according to a statement published on its website. The implication is that the Commission, ruled over by Ursula von der Leyen, is covering up its interference in the internal affairs of Romania.
MCC Bussels had filed several requests for access to information on how the Commission applies the DSA in relation to the Romanian elections. The issue is considered of urgent interest, given that Sunday is the first round of the elections. The European Commission did not respond to MCC.
The European Commission claims that there is no overriding public interest that justifies transparency. This comes after former Commissioner Thierry Breton publicly warned against the widespread use of DSA in national elections. “For the Commission, transparency is an empty word,” said Frank Furedi, executive director of MCC Brussels. “They demand transparency from others while shielding their own activities from any scrutiny. The opportunistic use of DSA in Romania – behind closed doors – is unacceptable. The Commission’s attempt to create a transparency-free zone for itself must be challenged,” he added.
The statement from MCC Brussels concluded, “The Romanian people have the right to know what role the EU plays in their democratic process.” The organization warns that the documents could contain relevant information on alleged Russian interference in the 2024 elections. This makes the lack of transparency all the more serious. A previous complaint directly to the European Commission remains unanswered, although the legal deadline for a response has passed.
“The Commission’s habit of ignoring inconvenient questions, even after the legal deadlines have expired, is well documented,” Furedi added. “In this case, the timing is particularly suspicious, given the approach of the next round of elections. The Romanian people have the right to know what role the EU plays in their democratic process. We welcome the Ombudsman’s inquiry, but this must be just the beginning. Elected officials, the press and the public must continue to demand accountability,” he added. MCC Brussels is a branch of the Mathias Corvinus Collegium, funded by Hungary.
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