„Nu este nici zahăr la nici o prăvălie, rafturile sînt goale, nu ai ce cumpăra. Azi-mâine nu mai avem din ce trăi!”/ Noi documente ale Securității despre penuria alimentară din România anului 1980, publicate de Consiliul Național pentru Studierea Arh

Internal documents from the Romanian Security Service reveal a stark contrast to the official narrative of a prosperous communist agriculture in 1980. Reports from Cluj County highlight severe food shortages, empty stores, and long queues for basic goods. Citizens expressed deep dissatisfaction with the lack of essential items like meat, sugar, and oil, leading to social unrest. The situation affected both urban and rural populations, with many resorting to the black market for food. The reports illustrate the daily struggles of people, emphasizing the disconnect between government claims and the harsh realities faced by citizens.