I would argue that under the former Soviet Regime personal freedom was restricted, like travel, religion and the ability to own personal property. Hence the prevalence of the black market. Also, the existence of gulags, can't say enough about that one. This doesn't exist under the EU.
Yes there will be growing pains, especially in a country that is extremely poor and not used to a democratic system.
Romania also benefits from being a part of a system of currency, the euro, used throughout Europe that has value, unlike the Soviet currency which had absolutely no value beyond its own borders.
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