Romanian Liberal Democracy in the Times of the Pandemic1

Abstract

The stress to which the liberal democracy was subjected to in 2020
was unique. Never before in the history of contemporary democracy
have states taken, in times of peace, such restrictive measures regarding
the individual rights. Moreover, the protests against these measures
have never been so poor. Of course, the restrictive measures may
be considered necessary, and the level of social compliance may be
considered normal as the Covid-19 pandemic has caused a real danger
at global level. This study evaluates the dangers posed by various
restrictions of the individual rights for the liberal democracy in
Romania