Costel Alexe (born 20 August 1983) is a Romanian politician. He served as Minister for Environment, Waters and Forests in the cabinets of Prime Minister Ludovic Orban. He resigned after being elected president of the Iaşi County Council and was succeeded by Mircea Fechet.[1]

Costel Alexe
Minister for Environment, Waters and Forests
In office
4 November 2019  5 November 2020
Prime MinisterLudovic Orban
Preceded byGrațiela-Leocadia Gavrilescu
Succeeded byMircea Fechet
Personal details
Born (1983-08-20) 20 August 1983 (age 42)
PartyNational Liberal Party

In 2021, he became the subject of a criminal investigation by National Anticorruption Directorate on allegations including bribery and incitement to embezzlement.[2][3] As of 2026, the case is still ongoing in court, with hearings continuing and no final ruling reported.[4]

References

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  1. Fodor, Simona (5 November 2020). "Romania's president appoints new environment minister". Romania Insider. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  2. "Anti-Corruption Prosecutors Ask President's Go-Ahead To Prosecute Ex-Environment Minister Charged With Bribe Taking". Romania Journal. 4 January 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  3. "Romania's former environment minister Costel Alexe officially investigated in bribery case". Romania Insider. 8 January 2021. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  4. "Fosta soție a lui Costel Alexe, vilă nouă în plin proces de corupție - Lumea Politică" (in Romanian). 2026-01-16. Retrieved 2026-04-23.