Romania and Bulgaria rank as the most corrupt countries in the European Union. On the birght side,the National Antit-Corruption Directorate in Romania arrested officials in 2014.

In June, the Primat Miinister Victor Ponta was charged with forgery and conflict of interest. This step may be a Catch 22, because it could force his Social Democratic Party to stay away from passing anti-corruption laws in order to keep him out of prison.

Ponta is reported to have received unaccounted consulting fees and forged documents.  It is relatiively small peanuts compared to other corrupt operatives in Romania.  Even if it turns out to be a bad move, it certainly draws attention to the problem of corruption in the country.