The protests Protest were fueled by the austerity measures applied Using in May 2010 , but also by the unpopularity of Băsescu-backed Boc government .

and said Communication the protest Response had `` Giv [ en ] the lie to general opinion that the economically stricken nation has taken Bringing swingeing austerity measures with passive resignation '' .

Social and economic malaise had been present Presence in socialist Romania for quite some time , especially during the austerity years of the 1980s .

The austerity measures were designed Create_artwork in part by Ceaușescu to repay foreign debts .

The events , which began Process_start on 5 May 2010 , were provoked Causation by plans to cut Change public spending and raise Change taxes as austerity measures in exchange Exchange for a bail-out , aimed at solving Resolve_problem the Greek government-debt crisis Catastrophe .

On 29 June 2011 , violent clashes Bearing_arms occurred Presence between the riot police and activists as the Greek parliament voted Choosing to accept Agree_or_refuse_to_act the EU 's austerity requirements .