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The regime implemented harsh regulations, including the restriction of basic necessities and media censorship, as the country struggled under crushing foreign debt. The living conditions deteriorated rapidly while the couple enjoyed luxurious lifestyles, leading to heightened public resentment and despair among ordinary citizens.
The 1989 Uprisings and the Fall from Power
As 1989 unfolded, Eastern Europe experienced widespread revolutions against oppressive regimes. In Romania, popular dissent intensified, echoing the spirit of rebellion across neighboring countries. On December 22, amid protests, the Ceaușescus attempted to retain control, but their efforts to suppress the rebellion only fueled resistance.