The Romanian Patriarchate calls for accountability towards the decriminalization of drugstranslated

The Romanian Patriarchate is following with concern the bill regarding the decriminalization of certain acts related to the possession of drugs for personal use, calling on the State and all those involved in the relevant legislative debate to show discrimination and responsibility. In a statement, the Press Office of the Romanian Patriarchate underlines that any amendment to the current legislation should have as an absolute priority "the protection of the gift of life, human health and the good of the family and society". Special emphasis is placed on children and young people, who, as it is pointed out, are in a critical age period and need "moral models and examples of a healthy lifestyle".

The Romanian Patriarchate emphasizes at the same time that no legislative change "should create the impression that drug use is something without serious consequences or a normal behavior". Instead, he notes that "use prevention, youth education and family support must always be prioritized."

At the same time, the Romanian Patriarchate also draws attention to the responsibility of those...