The chief of Romania’s intelligence service said on July 3 that he is resigning, asserting that it is a danger for democracy for one person to remain in such a position for too many years. Eduard Hellvig, 48, who assumed the position atop the SRI intelligence service in 2015, said he had informed President Klaus Iohannis about his decision. In the past, Hellvig has advocated for a term limit on the SRI chief’s position. To read the original story by RFE/RL’s Romanian service, click here.
Romanian Spy Chief Resigns After Eight Years In Office
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