Un celebru scriitor francez, fascinat de locul în care s-a prăbușit regimul Ceaușescu: ce a descoperit la București

The balcony in Revolution Square, where Nicolae Ceaușescu delivered his last speech in 1989, is revisited by French-Algerian writer Kamel Daoud. He reflects on the historical significance of the modest location, contrasting it with Ceaușescu's failed attempts to control the crowd during the uprising. Daoud highlights the moment when the dictator realized his power was crumbling, leading to his escape and eventual execution. He compares Ceaușescu's shock to that of other fallen dictators and notes the stark difference between the balcony and the grand architectural projects of the communist era. Daoud also addresses contemporary Romania's issues, including rising nationalism and corruption, while emphasizing the balcony's enduring symbolism of lost authority.