Romania's government has scrapped a controversial decree that would have shielded many politicians from prosecution for corruption. The decision came at an emergency meeting on the issue, following days of large street protests. The government had argued that the changes were needed to reduce prison overcrowding and align certain laws with the constitution. But critics saw it as a way for the governing Social Democrats to absolve officials convicted or accused of corruption.
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