Romania, 30 years of democracy: 1991 - miners change Govt., Romanians vote new Constitution
This year, Romania will celebrate 30 years since the 1989 Revolution, which marked the fall of the Communist regime led by dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, and the country's turn to democracy. This article series by Romania-Insider.com is a…
This year, Romania will celebrate 30 years since the 1989 Revolution, which marked the fall of the Communist regime led by dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, and the country's turn to democracy. This article series by Romania-Insider.com is a year-by-year look into the major events that have shaped today's Romania.
In 1991, Romania’s first post-revolution Constitution was adopted, following a high-turnout referendum. Social unrest did not subside and a new miner’s riot resulted in the fall of the Petre Roman Government, all against the background of a tough economy.
