Union has presented an array of new opportunities but also problems

for much of this region. Although, with this collapse the opportunity

arises to establish a democratic government and a market economy

exists, the process has shown to be a slow one. With the attempt to

restore civil liberties and the hope of enjoying the standard of living

similar to that of Western Europe, communist parties are still in

existence (under new names and titles), and Eastern Europe is still

struggling to become free both economically and politically.

The problems facing Eastern Europe and The Soviet Union are

both political and economic. First, economically this region is falling

apart. Unemployment is widespread and most of the plants and

factories run by the communists are gone. As a result of being poor

and unemployed, hundreds of thousands of people have migrated

from Eastern to Western Europe in hopes of finding work. This has

led to much resentment, especially from countries such as Germany.

Outbreaks of opposition and physical violence have erupted leading to

increased ethnic tension. In turn, immigration is being restricted in

Political challenges are also a major problem resulting from the

economic tension continue to plague this region. The process of

related to the collapse of communism, are hesitant to send any relief

The collapse of European communism has had other

socialism. After the 1870's, Marxism dominated Europe. The

extended the ideas all throughout Europe. Now, with communism

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