"Investigating the Shocking Romanian Care Homes Scandal: Uncovering Inhumane and Degrading Abuse"

Disturbing revelations of abuse and neglect in Romanian care homes have sparked outrage and led to the resignation of two Cabinet members. NGOs uncovered residents living in deplorable conditions, including malnourishment, unsanitary living spaces, and physical abuse. Investigations have revealed organized criminal gangs exploiting vulnerable individuals, subjecting them to unpaid labor and withholding their state benefits. The scandal highlights the ongoing issue of corruption in Romania and the impact it has on the socially vulnerable. President Klaus Iohannis has called for measures to address the "national disgrace," while the European Commission expressed deep concern and emphasized the need to protect vulnerable people in the EU.