The naming of the new SRI and SIE directors brings a natural concern. Many people wonder whether President Traian Basescu would manage to find the right people for the leading boards of the most important Romanian secret services. SRI and SIE are facing a crucial moment. Now, more than ever, a strong sprint in the intelligence area is needed for a total, democratic European finish. The rubbles have to remain behind for a better image in the EU.
The President proved he is an important player in the Romanian political environment. No matter the important issue, the name of Traian Basescu has to appear, even if the ones mentioning it are his enemies. He knows something.
As far as the image is concerned, the most dangerous for a politician is for him to be forgotten, to not be present in the media. When the newspapers write about you every day, even if they blame you, the politician can consider the goal has been reached.
Obviously, the President is trying to encourage the praises from the positive journalists. He decorates them, he eulogizes them from time to time. He gives the critics the ha ha, he attacks them or makes live comments against their statements. I donât think he is to blame for such a behavior. This is just how I see things happening.
The start of the procedures for naming the heads of the espionage and counter-espionage services reminds an older thought. Traian Basescu might be wrong about these people.
I am not speaking about the fact that his option could be refused by the Parliament. The President himself talked about this. He knows that NLP (the National Liberal Party), CP (the Conservatory Party), SDP (the Social Democratic Party or even GRP (the Great Romania Party) could instantly become the adversaries of any proposition made by the Cotroceni Palace.
The most important problem is the one of the identification