Much of what I said then remains true. But NATO remains an elusive prize. Membership in the EU is unlikely in the future. The economic crisis has deepened. Political uncertainty has increased.
Red tape is frankly out of control and threatening to get worse.
Corruption has not noticeably improved. There are many, but here is one simple fact. It is experiencing issues that have to be expected in any advancing economy. It started on the path of reform later than other countries. Not everything can be achieved overnight.