Romania

Ioana Banach on imagining a Romanian education system that could provide an alternative to emigration and poverty.

Romania’s vaccination campaign conceals a power struggle which could push the country past breaking point.

The actions of citizens taking to the streets to call for political change have had a defining impact on Romania’s recent history and continue to shape its politics.

Referendums in Romania have been instrumentalised by various political actors as strategies to increase legitimacy and popularity.

Street harassment is still far from being seen by society as a form of gender-based violence. Romanian athletes are working to change that.

Under the incoming von der Leyen Commission, political will shall determine whether the core EU value of rule of law is protected.

An interview on the recent anti-corruption protests in Romania and where the country stands now over 10 years after its accession to the EU.

Romania has done more than any other member state to fight corruption, but the EU keeps demanding impossible measures.

An interview with social movements researcher Agnes Gagyi on the solidarity economy in Romania and Hungary.

Romania’s huge anti-corruption protests are significant for the country and Europe.