Romania’s High Court of Cassation and Justice definitively rejected an appeal by Timișoara Mayor Dominic Fritz against a National Integrity Agency (ANI) report. The ruling confirms a previous decision by the Timișoara Court of Appeal, establishing that Fritz was in an administrative conflict of interest. The specifics of the conflict were not detailed in the provided text. This decision casts doubt on Fritz’s future as mayor and raises questions about the validity of his mandate. As the president of the USR party, the ruling has broader political implications. Further details regarding the consequences of the ruling and potential next steps are expected to emerge. The case has been closely watched as a test of anti-corruption measures within Romanian local government.