A celebrated anti-corruption advocate Camelia Bogdan is being threatened with expulsion from the judiciary for the third time.
Romania articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for better democracy in Romania. Romania is a functioning democracy. According to Freedom House, "elections since 1991 have been considered generally free and fair". Also check out our section on World Democracy and our articles on Europe.
Why is the Romanian PM Staying at Trump’s D.C. Hotel?
PM of Romania stayed at President Trump’s hotel during trip to Washington first foreign government leader to booked a room at the hotel in more than a year.
VIDEO: An activist Roma theater troupe challenging stereotypes
In the heart of Romania, a new theatre group named Giuvlepin is challenging existing stereotypes of their community
Romanian Corruption Crisis Shows Little Sign of Slowing Down
Romania has seen Eastern Europe’s largest protests since the fall of communism in 1989
What Romania’s Corruption Protests Mean For Democracy
Romania’s protests last week showed that its civic activism is mature enough to tackle severe abuses of power.
Romanian Anti-Corruption Protests Hit Fevered Pitch
Romania’s prime minister is digging in over his government’s controversial decree
Romanian Protests Continuing Following PM’s Resignation
Nightclub fire ignites storm of Romanian protests against corruption that continue after PM leaves
Europe’s Key Role in Fostering Romanian Democracy
Amid Greek drama, European Project is key to Eastern European and Romanian democracy development
Struggle for Acceptance Still Haunting Romani People
After centuries of struggle and horror of World War Two, the Romani People find peace still elusive
Romania Opposition Surprise Victor in National Vote
Despite polls showing sitting PM in lead, Romania opposition surprise victor in latest elections