has been defeated.

is likely to fall.

is on the verge of taking offi ce.

has strengthened its political support.

will leave office in three months.

resentment.

disappointment.

rage.

hopelessness.

contentment.

took offi ce as prime minister in February.

unfortunately resigned as prime minister.

might still run for a political post.

led decisive street protests for weeks.

may soon join a centre-right party.

hopeful.

very tired.

quite optimistic.

not certain.

rather doubtful.

the EU recognizes the steps taken by Romania so as to fight corruption.

the IMF has denied the 5 billion euro credit line agreed upon.

the new government will have to be recognized by the IMF.

Romania has still not obtained the political infl uence it could.

Romanians have succeeded in their struggle against corrupt practices.

infrastructure has been privatized.

tough spending choices have been made.

faster economic growth might come about this year.

tax evasion has been decreasing.

tax revenues could have risen.

have been met.

might shrink the government's salary bill.

would increase the government's salary bill.

must slash the government´s salary bill.

may be promptly met by the current administration.

advanced and cautious.

marginal and ineffective.

unimportant and purposeless.

purposeful and traditional.

pivotal and original.

suddenly stopped making progress.

is likely to begin slowing down.

might remain high through the current year.

may henceforth be resumed.

was not accurately forecast.