This text was published by BROD, one of fifteen EDMO Hubs.
This text was published by BROD, one of fifteen EDMO Hubs.
Romanian public perceptions have been shaped by major societal shifts over the past five years. The COVID-19 pandemic, including vaccination campaigns and lockdowns, contributed to fluctuating trust in healthcare and government institutions, while economic pressures such as high inflation and rising energy costs fuelled public frustration. Against this backdrop, the war in Ukraine has moved defence preparedness, NATO unity, and refugee management to the forefront of public concerns. Despite that, public support for Ukraine is mixed: while most respondents in Romania back its right to defend itself, nearly half support territorial concessions as a means of ending the conflict.
