Romania is facing a corruption scandal involving EU funding, with the country's former deputy prime minister, Dominic Fritz, at the center of the controversy.[166664][826] The European Commission is considering cutting off €770 million in EU funding to Romania due to the allegations of corruption and misuse of public funds.[166664][826] The scandal has sparked a heated debate in Brussels, with some MEPs calling for Fritz's resignation and the EU Commission to take action.[826] Fritz's case has also raised questions about the effectiveness of EU's anti-corruption laws and the need for greater transparency in public procurement.[166664]