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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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.

Documentary: The Fall of a Romanian Anti-Corruption Advocate

February 8, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Romanian Anti-Corruption Advocate

A celebrated anti-corruption advocate Camelia Bogdan is being threatened with expulsion from the judiciary for the third time.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Political Artwork, Political Dissidents, Romania

Why is the Romanian PM Staying at Trump’s D.C. Hotel?

March 28, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Romanian Prime Minister Is Staying at the Trump Washington 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.

Filed Under: Democracy in America Tagged With: American Corruption, Money Politics, Political Lobbying, Republicans, Romania

VIDEO: An activist Roma theater troupe challenging stereotypes

February 7, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

activist Roma theater troupe

In the heart of Romania, a new theatre group named Giuvlepin is challenging existing stereotypes of their community

Filed Under: Democracy Culture, International Democracy Originals Tagged With: Europe, Political Artwork, Racism and Prejudice, Romani People, Romania

Romanian Corruption Crisis Shows Little Sign of Slowing Down

February 16, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Romanian Corruption Crisis

Romania has seen Eastern Europe’s largest protests since the fall of communism in 1989

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Europe, Romania, Worldwide Corruption

What Romania’s Corruption Protests Mean For Democracy

February 7, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Romania's Corruption Protests

Romania’s protests last week showed that its civic activism is mature enough to tackle severe abuses of power.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Europe, Romania, Worldwide Corruption

Romanian Anti-Corruption Protests Hit Fevered Pitch

February 2, 2017 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Romanian Anti-Corruption Protests

Romania’s prime minister is digging in over his government’s controversial decree

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Europe, Romania, Worldwide Corruption

Romanian Protests Continuing Following PM’s Resignation

November 5, 2015 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Romanian Protests Continuing

Nightclub fire ignites storm of Romanian protests against corruption that continue after PM leaves

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Democracy Protests, Europe, Romania, Worldwide Corruption

Europe’s Key Role in Fostering Romanian Democracy

July 25, 2015 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Fostering Romanian Democracy

Amid Greek drama, European Project is key to Eastern European and Romanian democracy development

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Greece, Romania, Worldwide Corruption

Struggle for Acceptance Still Haunting Romani People

June 2, 2015 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Still Haunting Romani People

After centuries of struggle and horror of World War Two, the Romani People find peace still elusive

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Election History, Europe, Racism and Prejudice, Romani People, Romania, Worldwide

Romania Opposition Surprise Victor in National Vote

November 17, 2014 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Romania opposition surprise victor in latest elections

Despite polls showing sitting PM in lead, Romania opposition surprise victor in latest elections

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Europe, Romania

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