Elena Basescu is the daughter of the Romanian president Traian Basescu and a model. She is seeking a seat in the European Parliament. Basescu was 28 at the time of the announcement. Some politicians have criticized her decision to run for the seat and say she is not qualified due to her lack of political experience.Charlotte Observer: Romania president's flashy daughter seeks EU seat (March 11, 2009)
Criticism
The decision to add Basescu to the list of candidates for the European Parliament seat has been criticized by people who say she is not qualified. Some say it's an attempt to bring attention to the Democratic Liberal Party, which her father used to run. In a interview with Traian Basescu in March 2009, Basescu did not express support for his daughter's choice to run for the seat.Charlotte Observer: Romania president's flashy daughter seeks EU seat (March 11, 2009)
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