Gaining the support of Parliament is still proving difficult, but some progress has been made. Unfortunately, progress appears to have more to do with appeasing the EU and ECHR than with and heartfelt desire to create a liberal and tolerant Romanian society. Varying beliefs, varying backgrounds and varying lifestyles all determine the public perception of what is and what is not socially acceptable. To most liberal Westerners, the Romanian violation of human rights with regard to homosexuality is unacceptable. But one should never forget that Romania is going through a period of radical change.
Prejudices certainly do remain, but, gradually, attitudes are changing.