The Romanian Revolution of 1989: A Struggle for Freedom and the Fall of Ceaușescu

The immediate catalyst for the revolution was the government's attempt to evict a Hungarian pastor, László T'kés, from his home in Timișoara. T'kés had become a vocal critic of Ceaușescu's regime, and his eviction sparked protests among his supporters and the wider community. What began as a localized protest quickly escalated into a full-scale uprising as citizens took to the streets to voice their anger and demand reform. The protests in Timișoara were met with violent repression from the government, yet the brutality only galvanized more people to join the movement.