Why the trend is emerging: Persistent economic pressure turns anxiety into a long-term condition rather than a temporary reaction Romanians enter 2026 with anxiety shaped less by sudden shocks and more by ongoing economic strain , where inflation and rising living costs dominate everyday thinking. As trust in the state’s ability to correct these pressures remains low, concern becomes normalized , and people adapt by focusing on endurance rather than expectation. pasted Struct
Why the trend is emerging: Cost-of-living pressure and political instability reorganize youth priorities around survival, meaning, and adaptive optimism Young Romanians are increasingly anxious because everyday economic survival has become uncertain , while political instability and corruption undermine confidence in long-term institutional support. As structural pressures intensify, younger generations respond by prioritizing financial resilience, meaningful work, and select
Why the trend is emerging: Housing unaffordability breaks the historical link between employment and independent living Young adults are remaining in their parents’ homes not by preference, but because paid work no longer provides sufficient access to independent housing . Rising housing costs, slower wage growth for younger workers, and urban concentration of jobs have turned independence into a delayed milestone rather than a default outcome of employment. pasted Structural
