In mid 19th century, when the Romanian principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia were undergoing a modernisation process, they were lacking most institutions associated with the modern world, institutions which were first set up in Western Europe.
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A recent opinion poll surveying the Romanians state of mind shows that 49% of the respondents believe that Romania is heading in the wrong direction and only 44% think the direction is good.
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