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Romanian protesters in front of the EU commission last week asked for democracy to be restored (Photo: EUobserver)

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Romania: Will strong words be enough?

European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso has condemned the Romanian government for undermining trust in the rule of law but the strong words belie the fact that Brussels has few enforcing powers in this area.

"In every member state of the European Union we need a well-functioning judicial system and respect for democratic institutions and the rule of law. Events in Romania have shaken our trust," Barroso said Wednesday (18 July).

One commissioner has admitted to being "sh...

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Romanian protesters in front of the EU commission last week asked for democracy to be restored (Photo: EUobserver)

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