The Role and Activity of Romanian Elites in the First Steps of the Transition towards Democracy

Czech prepositions are very difficult for foreigners. The factors causing this The fall of communism regime in Romania took place in December 1989, through a bloody revolution, episode which still raises debates and multiple interpretations. What is certain is that the uprising of the civilian population represented a key factor in the collapse of the communist regime and the establishment of democracy. The desire of the population to change a regime in which they no longer found themselves and especially to participate on the new political leadership was also reflected in the emergence of more than 70 political parties and political formations in only three months after the revolution. That is why the first presidential and parliamentary elections after the revolution, in May 1990, were marked by numerous political and social tensions. In this article, we aim to explore the political scene of Romania right after December 1989 and until the elections of May 1990, in order to see what was the role of intellectuals in the reshaping the political life of Romania. Since the question of political structures and authority seemed to be the primary urgency, drawing upon the full energy of society, the dynamic between the governing and non-governing elites was particularly significant. To explore this dynamic, we will focus our analysis on key moments in defining the new relationship between political power and intellectual influence in the period following the revolution.