Romania / Calinesti / Rad Maria, 69, has been farming her entire life, and doesn't think much has changed- no one has ever really helped her. During communism everyone had jobs, everyone had enough, but she thinks that that kind of stability no longer exists. Romania's entrance into the EU is, if anything, making her life more complicated with more laws, regulations, and restrictions. She may no longer be able to sell the cheese she makes because it will not comply with the necessary pasteurization processes. In general, she feels like there's no justice, and that there never will be. With all of the young people leaving the country for better opportunities, it's too hard for her to raise animals, and she's too old to do that kind of work herself. They still do not have running water in her town, just some makeshift pipes. She hopes to see changes and receive help from the EU, but is not sure what to believe.
Romania / Calinesti / Rad Maria, 69, has been farming her entire life, and doesn't think much has changed- no one has ever really helped her. During communism everyone had jobs, everyone had enough, but she thinks that that kind of stability no longer exists. Romania's entrance into the EU is, if anything, making her life more complicated with more laws, regulations, and restrictions. She may no longer be able to sell the cheese she makes because it will not comply with the necessary pasteurization processes. In general, she feels like there's no justice, and that there never will be. With all of the young people leaving the country for better opportunities, it's too hard for her to raise animals, and she's too old to do that kind of work herself. They still do not have running water in her town, just some makeshift pipes. She hopes to see changes and receive help from the EU, but is not sure what to believe.