BRIEF CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING THE NECESSITY OF CRIMINALIZING MERCENARY ACTIVITY

Starting from the danger posed by mercenary activities, this article provides a concise overview of how the phenomenon is addressed at the international level, both through international treaties and the domestic regulations of certain European Union member states. Additionally, the situation in Romania is described, highlighting the passivity of the national legislator and briefly presenting the two legislative proposals that have been initiated in our country. The article concludes by asserting that it is imperative to criminalize mercenary acts in a comprehensive manner, covering all relevant forms of the mercenary phenomenon and taking into account all categories of active subjects who may commit such offenses.