Romania: A Balkan imbroglio

Major analysis feature. A power struggle in Romania has reignited debate about EU expansion and shone a light on the continuing grip of the former communist elite.

ESO: Background information: Romanians prepare for divisive referendum / Romanian President: 'I survived a coup' http://www.europeansources.info/record/romanians-prepare-for-divisive-referendum-romanian-president-i-survived-a-coup/

ESO: Background information: Judges caught in Romania power struggle http://www.europeansources.info/record/judges-caught-in-romania-power-struggle/

EurActiv, 13.8.12: Opposition MEP fears ‘civil war’ in Romania http://www.euractiv.com/central-europe/romanian-opposition-fears-civil-news-514276

EUObserver, 15.8.12: Political battles 'taking a toll' on Romanian economy http://euobserver.com/economic/117236

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