Born in 1958. Philologist, University of Bucharest Romanian/English Section, 1983. Freelance Journalist, Political Analyst. Senior Producer BBC World, Senior Editor Cotidianul, Columnist Evenimentul Zilei, Romania Libera, Gazeta Sporturilor, Revista 22, Revista ID, Radio Europa Libera (writing press) (1981 to date). Writer. MEP since 2009.