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FOREWORD

I. ANALYSIS OF PETITIONS REGISTERED

WITH THE N.C.C.D IN 2025

II. ANALYSIS OF N.C.C.D FILES IN 2025

III. ANALYSIS OF CASE PROCESSING

BASED ON THE DECISIONS ISSUED

BY THE N.C.C.D’S STEERING BOARD

IV. EXAMPLES BASED ON THE

Foreword

CASE-LAW OF FINDINGS MADE BY

THE N.C.C.D’S STEERING BOARD

V. ACTIVITY OF THE LEGAL

DIRECTORATE

VI. INTERNSHIPS WITHIN THE LEGAL

DIRECTORATE AND THE ASSISTANCE

SERVICE OF THE STEERING BOARD

       At the beginning of this Annual Report, it is crucial to emphasize the importance of the N.C.C.D’s             VII. DISCRIMINATION-RELATED

ISSUES IN ROMANIA REFLECTED

       institutional independence from political authority, especially considering the new European                    IN INTERNATIONAL REPORTS

       standards. Directive (EU) 2024/1499 and Directive (EU) 2024/1500 expressly establish the obligation             VIII. NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR

       of Member States to ensure that equality bodies exercise their mandates in full independence from              COMBATING DISCRIMINATION

IN THE MASS-MEDIA

       any external influence or political interference, while being provided with adequate resources and      IX. FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL DATA
       strengthened competences to guarantee effective protection against discrimination. This European

2025 normative framework represents an important advance toward strengthening the structure of equality, emphasizing the importance of the independent operation of institutions tasked with evaluating and sanctioning discriminatory behaviors.

       In this case, the N.C.C.D’s Steering Board, composed of members from various professional
       backgrounds, serves as a source of democratic legitimacy rather than a bureaucratic barrier. This       Activity
       diversity of experiences and viewpoints mirrors the complexity of Romanian society and enhances
       the decision-making process. The mission of the Steering Board is to adopt consensual decisions
       through rigorous and balanced deliberation at the intersection of these varied perspectives. Beyond
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       variations in training or professional background, the N.C.C.D’s independence—both individual
       and institutional—serves as a key indicator of the rule of law and a protector of fundamental rights                            CONTENTS

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