Тhe Activities of the King and the Government of Romania at the Beginning of World War II

Abstract

The article emphasizes the task of the Romanian government at the beginning of the Second World War, aimed at preserving the independence and territorial integrity of the state. Tasks were solved by maintaining good-neighborly relations with other countries, taking measures to protect state borders. The position of the government did not change after the assassination of the head of government A.Calinescu, but forced to take steps to form a government capable of suppressing the activities of the guardians. Following was the government of reconciliation. Both governments had the purpose to demonstrate the continuity of power and the maintenance of the previously chosen political line. Governments were formed within the framework of the National Renaissance Front, which was considered a means of national reconciliation. There have been no changes in the attitude towards Britain and France, which was due to the preservation of the power of Anglophiles and Francophiles. In domestic policy the task was to renew the country, to support change in favor of the country's defense capability. The domestic policy also involved the implementation of the plan for deprivation of citizenship of a large number of people, and the establishment of minimum wages. raised the issue of preservation of natural resources of the country. The country tried to maintain a high rating of the king as a unifying center for the Romanians, which led to a holiday tour of the country in December 1939 - January 1940. King visits to Oradea, Constantsa, Chisinau became a means of influencing public opinion and allowed the leaders of national minorities to demonstrate affection the crown, the cause of national revival, the strengthening of the army. At the same time, the government was shown the attention to the western and eastern outskirts of the country through holding ministerial conferences and defining tasks for improvement of existence. Keywords: Romania, Carol II, Gh.Tatarescu, government, World War II, domestic policy