U.S. Embassy, Romanian Authorities Deny Existence of “Blacklist”

Romanian authorities and the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest have categorically denied recent rumors circulating on social media, also mentioned by a part of the TV stations, regarding the existence of a so-called “blacklist” of Romanian officials supposedly sanctioned by the U.S. administration.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) issued a public statement labelling these claims as fake news and deliberately attempting to manipulate public perception ahead of the 2025 presidential elections. According to the MAE, the rumours are false and spreading to undermine public trust in Romanian institutions and the country’s international partnerships.

The U.S. Embassy in Bucharest also addressed the issue, confirming that there is no such list and that the U.S. government has sanctioned no Romanian officials. In its official communication, the embassy stated:

“The United States government has not announced any sanctions against Romanian officials. Any official information on U.S. sanctions is published by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).”

Romanian and American officials reaffirmed their strong partnership and emphasised their commitment to supporting a transparent and democratic electoral process.

The public is advised to consult the official OFAC website for accurate information regarding U.S. sanctions.