Romanian Revolution

The Romanian Revolution of December 1989 was a swift, widespread uprising that ended Nicolae Ceaușescu’s communist regime. People across the country protested against oppressive policies, economic hardships, and lack of freedoms. The movement quickly grew, leading to clashes with security forces and the fall of the government. Ceaușescu and his wife were captured and executed. The revolution marked Romania’s transition from dictatorship to democracy, emphasizing the power of collective resistance and the desire for political and personal freedoms. It was a key moment in the broader wave of Eastern European revolutions that ended communist rule in that region.