The BNS is requesting an investigation into compliance with European legislation in procurement procedures and in the use of the more than 16 billion euros allocated to Romania through the European instrument for defense investments. “The BNS’s initiative is aimed exclusively at protecting the public interest and defending the rights of its members, who would be directly affected by non-compliant implementation of the SAFE program,” the union’s press release states. “The BNS emphasizes that it does not seek to block or delay the implementation of the SAFE program, which it considers essential for strengthening the security of Romania and the European Union. BNS is asking the European Court of Auditors to include the implementation of the SAFE program in Romania in its audit plans regarding the efficient use of European funds. The European Ombudsman is being asked to assess how European institutions handle complaints regarding the implementation of the SAFE instrument.