As the year turned 07, Romania and Bulgaria became part of the EU. What does this mean to people living in the country? What are their hopes and fears after joining the Union?
To help better understand the reality in Romania and address the many questions about joining the EU, Andy H of Csíkszereda Musings joins me.
We talk about:
-the first week of being in the EU
-the symbolism, and national importance of this development
-the campaign, propaganda, and all the buzz leading to the 1st of January
-how the media frames the EU and joining the union.
-the circumstances for Romanian workers in the rest of the EU
-the restrictions that countries have threatened to put on romanians.
and more……
A press release from the EU on this topic