Former Social Democrat, now independent candidate Sorin Oprescu sworn in as Bucharest Mayor on Thursday, in front of the new Bucharest General City Council. "This new beginning brings a new vision over the administration of Romania's Capital", said Oprescu after the ceremony, adding that "the mayor is a balance factor in the Capital".

Oprescu's statements, in brief:

- with your help, I start a difficult journey towards the accomplishment of these visions and I want us to act as a team;

- he interests of the community are above the interests of those in this room or those of narrow minds;

- my partners and my support in the mission that begins today are the competent counselors and employees of the City Hall, the media that understand to communicate the way I collaborate with the parties represented in the General Council, the law and the fair and transparent negotiation in the decision-making process;

- forming a viable and operational majority is the responsibility of the parties;

- the Bucharest inhabitants voted to put an end to all backstage combinations;

- there are two million people who voted you and you have to respect them. Former Social Democrat, now independent candidate Sorin Oprescu sworn in as Bucharest Mayor on Thursday, in front of the new Bucharest General City Council. "This new beginning brings a new vision over the administration of Romania's Capital", said Oprescu after the ceremony, adding that "the mayor is a balance factor in the Capital".

Oprescu's statements, in brief:

- with your help, I start a difficult journey towards the accomplishment of these visions and I want us to act as a team;

- he interests of the community are above the interests of those in this room or those of narrow minds;

- my partners and my support in the mission that begins today are the c