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21/11/2008

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Ungureanu, Traian

3 articles of this author have been cited in the European Press Review so far.

Cotidianul - Romania | 28/12/2007

Films make Romania internationally compatible

Young Romanian filmmakers are the best thing that has happened to Romania in 2007, says Traian Ungureanu: "Cristian Mungiu owes the success of his film '4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days' to a hopeful and patient generation. Cristian Mungiu, Christi Puiu, Cristian Nemescu, Radu Muntean, Nae Caranfil and Corneliu Porumboiu all managed from the start without state support. They were turned down by the film authorities, but time has proven them the winners. The Cannes Golden Palm is a clear signal that the transitional period is at an end. We are no longer just cooking our own little soup. The Europeans (and soon the Americans) who have recognized the film - and will continue to do so - have begun to understand us. We have become compatible.”

Cotidianul - Romania | 20/04/2007

The suspension of President Traian Basescu

The Romanian parliament yesterday suspended President Traian Basescu from office for abuse of power. However, his impeachment will require a referendum. It remains unclear whether Basescu will resign of his own accord, as he had said he would. Traian Ungureanu angrily comments: "President Basescu can't be suspended because no one has the power to suspend the will of the people. All the people want is political change. They want to walk with their heads held high and have the right to a future... What's wrong with struggling for direct democracy after we've had to put up with so many surrogates ? Do the MPs think the nation will let itself be taken in by political games, law amendments that give the MPs more power and political manoeuvring ? This is an illusion, and they will realise this at the elections. The country will re-elect Basescu."

Cotidianul - Romania | 19/01/2007

The influence of oligarchs in Romania

It was revealed this week that Romania's liberal-democratic ruling coalition is accomodating the interests of local oligarchs - specifically that in early 2005, Prime Minister Calin Tariceanu intervened on behalf of an oligarch in legal trouble. So far, the government has escaped unscathed. Traian Ungureanu asks: "Will Romania overtake Russia? Will it become a 100 percent oligarchy, a puppet making money for the bosses? Or are we headed for a more lawful future? That would be enormous for Romania. This is the conflict that has been playing out before our eyes for two years now, and it is our country's biggest problem."

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