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Ion Iliescu's funeral, attended by many notable figures, saw the absence of some key individuals, including Marii and Ionuț Moșteanu. Nina Iliescu missed the event due to health reasons. The former president was laid to rest with military honors at the Ghencea Military Cemetery, with the day declared a national day of mourning. The funeral, broadcast on TVR and Radio România, sparked debate, with some viewing it as dividing Romania into two camps. Mugur Isărescu paid his respects, highlighting Iliescu's role in aligning Romania with the North Atlantic Alliance. At the funeral, Theodor Bacali made headlines with his comments, including a reference to heaven and a personal anecdote about Iliescu.

Ion Iliescu's funeral has sparked a political scandal, with the Social Democratic Party (PSD) refusing to attend coalition meetings due to the Union for the Salvation of Romania (USR)'s stance on the funeral. The PSD has also boicoted a coalition meeting in protest against USR's attitude towards Iliescu's funeral. The funeral, which was attended by former presidents Traian Băsescu and Emil Constantinescu, as well as Prime Minister Nicolae Ciucă, was held at the Cotroceni Palace. Strict access rules were in place, with certain items prohibited. The government has declared a national day of mourning on Thursday, August 7, and the funeral will take place over two days, with the coffin being placed at the Cotroceni Palace and later buried at the Ghencea Military Cemetery. The USR has decided not to participate in the funeral, citing respect for the victims of the Revolution and the miners.