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Romanian government rescinded the decree, which would have shielded dozens of politicians from prosecution, following the largest demonstrations in Romania since the fall of communism in 1989. However, Romania's ruling Social Democrats appealed for calm after withdrawing a decree widely condemned as reversing the country's anti-corruption drive, but protesters took to the streets to demand the government's resignation.

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Massive protests against Romanian government

Justice Minister Florin Iordache said that a bill taking into account all the grievances about the decree would be published and be debated with opposition parties and civil society groups. (Photo Courtesy: Facebook)

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Writer and former minister Andrei Plesu hailed the renaissance of a "civic culture", seeing "reasons for enthusiasm and hope" in the uncertainty. (Photo Courtesy: Facebook)

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Political analyst Cristian Tudor Popescu compared the government to a "thief who tries to be pardoned if he brings back what he has stolen." (Photo Courtesy: Facebook)

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