Message of President Nicușor Dan at the Civil Society Gala: “Romania is not immune to extremism and intolerance”

Romania is not immune to extremism and intolerance, dangers in front of which those who defend the truth, demand transparency and draw alarm signals are often targeted, said President Nicuşor Dan, in a message transmitted on the occasion of the XXIII edition of the Civil Society Gala.

Nicușor Dan, President of Romanian Photo: Presidential Administration

The head of state stressed that support for civil society must remain firm and constant.

Nicuşor Dan showed that the representatives of the civil society succeed, with limited resources, to have major contributions where the state does not get sufficient, writes Agerpres.

“I know how much effort I suppose everything you do and thank you for not giving up on defending the vulnerable causes of our society. I also send you all my gratitude for the support you have given me during this period, for all your encouragement and actions!”said the president.

The head of state mentioned that, over time, all those who work in civil society have the merit of having given the tone of public mobilization for the defense of the rule of law and for respecting civil rights and freedoms.

“You are the first to signal wrongs, sanction skids and make your experience available to contribute to change and reform. As the voice of civil society has become stronger and more mature, the democracy in Romania has become more stable and more consolidated. When some want to divide us, Solidarity, dialogue and involvement.said Nicuşor Dan.

He stressed that civil society plays an essential role in the life of the fortress, offering “Expertise, solutions where the public institutions are blocked and keeps aware of the collective consciousness, providing the citizens to participate in the democratic process, not only voting, but by directly involving. “

According to the president, ”Recent crises have clearly shown that civil society has defended fundamental values ​​and asked for responsibility where indifference had been installed and the carelessness of political actors or authorities. “

“Democracy is not complete without the voice of citizens, and this captures through the organizations and initiatives that give meaning and direction to the community. The major institutional reforms are not sufficient, we need an active, vigilant and brave civil society. The civic gestures of those who choose the collective interest before the personal one are moral landmarks,”said Nicuşor Dan.

The head of state stated that, as president, he supports the collaboration between authorities and civil society, so that the cause of citizens is always heard and listened to.

“I believe in a Romania in which citizen participation is not only allowed, but encouraged and respected”said Nicuşor Dan.

The message was presented by the State Councilor Cătălina Galer.