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The front page of Evenimentul Zilei hails the Romanian government's decision to approve "an astonishing decree" to prevent regional politicians from making dishonest promises "in the course of election campaigns and during their time in office." The 961/2009 decree includes provisions for budgetary and other sanctions against municipal authorities who fail to honour commitments announced to voters. The daily delightedly reports that the measure will put an end to projects that go against local interests "such as elevated motorways, or the installation of gas and drainage networks in villages that do not even have streetlights." The decree also stipulates that official documents on public projects be displayed at specifically selected sites to ensure that citizens are better informed, because "better public information will effectively put a stop to disputes." In conclusion, Evenimentul Zilei voices its wholehearted support for the position adopted by the government: "We have had enough of bureaucracy and the civil service mentality."
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