Lidia Barbulescu named President of the Higher Court of Justice

Lidia Barbulescu was named, on Thursday with a majority of votes, by the Superior Council of Magistracy President of the Higher Court of Justice, Romanian news agency NewsIn informs. The proposal will be sent to President Basescu for approval.

Lidia Barbulescu was interim of the Higher Court after Nicolae Popa retired and is the first woman to be named on the position. The President cannot refuse the nomination without a solid ground.