In the lead up to a crucial election year in Romania, with four significant elections taking place, the AUR party has announced that it will subject its cadres to a polygraphic test in an effort to create transparency for voters and demonstrate loyalty to the party. The decision comes amidst growing concerns about the integrity of political candidates and local leaders.
According to party spokesperson Dan Tanasa, the integrity test is a way to establish trust among citizens and ensure that party members are reliable during times of need. Party president George Simion has emphasized the importance of team cohesion, suggesting that those who resist or fear towards the polygraph test may not be dependable under pressure. Simion himself set an example by undergoing a lie detector test and sharing the results on social media.
However, experts have raised doubts about the validity of such a test, suggesting that a more comprehensive examination would be necessary. The provider of the lie detector is the same company that supplies equipment for a popular video blogger who conducts truth tests on prominent couples. This has led to questions about the credibility of the party’s actions and whether they are simply engaging in political theater.
Critics have also pointed out that AUR’s timing of this campaign coincides with recent internal disputes and controversies surrounding Russian interests and undermining trust in Euro-Atlantic institutions. Despite its nationalist stance and commitment to Romanian values, AUR has faced skepticism regarding its true motives.
Overall, AUR’s decision to conduct polygraph tests on party members reflects their efforts to differentiate themselves in a crowded political landscape and win over voters in an important election year for Romania. However, their actions raise questions about their sincerity and credibility as they seek to rebuild trust with citizens.