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On Tuesday, President Klaus Iohannis sent to Parliament, for re-examination, the Law declaring June 4 as the Day of the Treaty of Trianon. Previously, the head of state challenged the law in the CCR, but the Constitutional Court rejected Klaus Iohannis’ complaint in July. The law stipulates that on June 4 events to celebrate the Trianon can be organized at the national level. On June 4, 1920, by the Treaty of Trianon, the Union of Transylvania with Romania was recognized. In Hungary, the Treaty of Trianon is considered by many historians as a tragedy, as a result of which this state would have lost 71 percent of its territory.
REQUEST FOR REVISION OF THE LAW DECLARATION OF JUNE 4 DAY OF THE TRIANON TREATY
The law regulates the declaration of June 4 as Trianon Treaty Day and provides for the possibility of organizing, at national and local level, cultural, educational and scientific events dedicated to raising awareness of the meaning and importance of the Trianon Treaty; In this sense, central and local authorities, non-governmental organizations and representatives of civil society can contribute to the organization of actions by providing material and logistical support. At the same time, in accordance with this law, the Romanian Broadcasting Company and the Romanian Television Company may include in their programs cultural programs or aspects of events dedicated to this holiday.
Parliament’s adoption of the Trianon Treaty Day declaration law on June 4 has drawn much criticism from both experts and non-governmental organizations. The reactions produced at the level of civil society, as well as its magnitude, highlighted that this law, as adopted by Parliament, did not represent the result of a genuine and coherent process of consultation and public debate. From this perspective, we consider it necessary to re-analyze the Law that declares June 4 Day of the Treaty of Trianon, taking up the entire deliberative process on the law by Parliament and initiating a broad analysis and consultation, involving specialists, historians, researchers, teachers, academics, educational institutions, public institutions, representatives of civil society.
In a member country of the European Union, strongly attached to European values and principles, openness to dialogue, a mature approach to issues that can generate failures in society, the promotion of tolerance and respect for human dignity are the pillars on which Romania must constantly base. In this process, the state authorities have a great responsibility.
As the supreme body of representation of the Romanian people and the sole legislative authority of the country, the Parliament has the constitutional responsibility to involve the relevant actors in the legislative process for the adoption of normative acts, on the one hand, and on the other hand, to address the transparent and accountable way of legislative transposition of historical events, in accordance with democratic values and aspirations of the Romanian people.
In view of the above arguments and in view of the exclusive legislative competence of Parliament, we request that you reexamine the Act to declare June 4 the Day of the Treaty of Trianon.
THE PRESIDENT OF ROMANIA
KLAUS-WERNER IOHANNIS
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