Demokratije u povoju u jugoistočnoj Evropi imaju najmanje jednu zajedničku stvar sa svojim starijim kolegicama na Zapadu -- kritike upućene na način finansiranja kampanja, te percepciju da se skrivenim prilozima političkim strankama može priskrbiti moć i utjecaj.
The fledgling democracies of Southeast Europe have at least one thing in common with their older counterparts in the West -- criticism of campaign financing, and a perception that hidden contributions to political parties can carry power and influence.