Proposed amendments to Romania’s pre-trial procedures run the risks of stripping defendants of their right to a fair trial, as well as compliance issues with the European Union.

EU’s Anti-Corruption Directive, and its inevitable 2028 implementation deadline, brings internal investigations to the forefront of the new compliance standards. Romanian companies must devise and implement updated strategies now.

Since the portal’s launch in March 2026, it has become the sole means by which applications can be made to the CCF, promising streamlined efficiency and only the beginning of the organization’s reform and modernization.