Their argument suggested that Romania should not only be linked to Euro-Atlantic institutions. The alternative power was not named but it was clear that Russia was that alternative. The proposition was condemned by the Ministry of Defence who clearly stated that Romania had made the decision to join NATO and there was no alternative. The principle focus of the conference was anti-corruption action in the region. President Emil Constantinescu addressed the conference in a speech that concentrated on the steps that Romania was taking to deal with corruption.
Responsibility lies with everyone.
Another key feature of the conference will be developing strategies to speed up the process of harmonisation with European Union legislation that deals with corruption and organised crime. Another pollution incident has affected the River Tisza . Bor a mine broke for a second time causing the Tisza to be polluted with high concentrations of Lead and other heavy metals. The Baia Bor a mine is no longer operational as it had its licence removed by the Environment Ministry following the first spillage from the mine. The accident is thought to have been caused by heavy rain and thawing snow causing excess pressure on the dam wall.