September brought to the forefront of the political scene one of the toughest confrontations between the Government, the opposition and society in recent years. The cabinet led by Ilie Bolojan entered at full speed into a succession of decisions and commitments that redefined the economic, fiscal and social climate of Romania, leaving behind not only figures and statistics, but also street protests, legal challenges and palpable unrest among the population. The central act of the month was the