The Romanian government says, it will withdraw a controversial decree that would have decriminalised some corruption offences. Prime Minister Sorin Grindeanu said, it would be repealed today. <br/><br/>He said, Justice Minister Florin Iordache would take responsibility for the poor communication and confusion around the controversial measure which would have allowed many officials convicted of corruption to leave prison. The decree was meant to come into force at midnight on 10th of this month.<br/>'<br/>Tens of thousands of flag-waving protesters in central Bucharest cheered his announcement, which came after five consecutive days of demonstrations.<br/>
News On AIR | February 5, 2017 6:03 AM
Romanian govt to withdraw corruption decree