Vasile Blaga, a former Romanian Interior Minister, has confirmed he recommended Lucian Pahonțu to then-President Traian Băsescu for the position of head of the Romanian Protection and Guard Service (SPP). Blaga, serving under the Tăriceanu government at the time, stated that he suggested Pahonțu for the role. He clarified that such appointments weren't made independently, but rather based on proposals from within the relevant structures. This revelation sheds light on the process behind key security appointments during Băsescu's presidency. Blaga's statement provides insight into the internal dynamics of Romanian political decision-making regarding national security leadership. The confirmation directly links a high-ranking official to the appointment of the SPP chief. Further details about the specific “structures” making the proposal were not immediately available.