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ISSN: 2067-1253, E-ISSN: 2067-3647; Frequency: annual; Languages of publication: English and French

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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND GOVERNANCE, pages: 53 - 66, 2026

Analysis of Local Governance in Romania

Doi: https://doi.org/10.58603/ARAW5035

Laurențiu PETRILA;Felix-Angel POPESCU, Ph.D. Lecturer

lauren.petrila@gmail.com, University of Oradea, Department of International Relations and European Studies, Oradea, Romania

Ana Maria COATU, Ph.D. Lecturer

felixangelpopescu@gmail.com, Agora University of Oradea, Faculty of Economic Sciences, Oradea, Romania

Abstract: The analysis of the electoral promises formulated in the 2012 campaign reveals a remarkable convergence towards a few dominant themes that reflect both the structural deficiencies of regional development in Romania and the politicians’ perception of the electorate’s expectations. The result was, almost invariably, the transition of these commitments to the register of promises without consequences, with a high reputational cost and with the side effect of disturbing the rational prioritization of budgets. Beyond individual failures and cases of corruption, the analysis reveals deep systemic problems. that transcend political affiliation or regional specifics.

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