The EU and Romania. Accession and beyond

Romania became a member of the European Union in 2007. Yet few people are aware of how the country has evolved since the revolutionary events of December 1989 and under what circumstances membership has been achieved. Equally, what membership might mean for Romania and for the EU has received little attention.

Drawing on contributions from academics and those involved in Romania's integration with the EU, this timely volume provides insights into the progress Romania has made with economic and political reforms on its challenging and often difficult journey to EU membership. It assesses from a range of perspectives the significance for both Romania and the EU of the country's accession to the EU and the challenges this raises.