Romanians Depend Too Much On Social Welfare – President

Basescu made the statement during a conference called "The Future of Social Change: 1989-2009: Visions and Perspectives after 20 Years of Transition".

“There is a lack of coherence and responsibility in allocating public resources destined for social policies. We run the risk of becoming a nation of socially assisted people,” Basescu said.

The President said that underprivileged categories, such as the elderly, children, minorities and the unemployed, do indeed need social assistance, but that it is impossible for the entire population to receive aid.

Basescu also said that Romania faces a serious issue with administrative capacity and that there is a risk of failing to absorb the EUR32 billion allocated to Romania by the European Union.