This week it became clear that a new law introducing sex education in schools is not only dividing public opinion but also the governing coalition. To the dismay of Prime Minister Florin Cîțu the coalition is also divided on other issues and he is now ready to use emergency ordinances to push reforms through. Just before the close of this newsletter’s deadline, news reached us that FC Dinamo Bucharest has filed for insolvency and that Simona Halep will not defend her Wimbledon title due to a persistent injury.

Romanian Dispatch #35 (June 19 — 25, 2021)