crazy politics in new europe

Seems like as soon as they join the EU, Eastern European countries go crazy. Best example: Romania.
Just a one-month old member, the former communist country has put off any reforms and good practices and started an unbelievable campaign against its flagship-reformers.
Most recent case: a Parliament's resolution requesting the resignation of the Justice Minister. The only minister who got European and US-wide recognition for her bold reforms in a corrupt and politicized justice-system is now being accused of "lacking a reform strategy" and engaging in "political police". Obviously, Mrs. Macovei has upset some local oligarchs who think that since Romania is in the EU, corruption is no longer an issue and should be quietly overlooked.