Descarca referat The Ceausescu Era,

After becoming PCR first secretary in March 1965, Ceausescu’s first challenge was consolidating his power. Posing a major threat to his authority were three of his predecessor’s closest associates–Chivu Stoica, a veteran party leader; Gheorghe Apostol, first deputy prime minister and a former PCR first secretary; and Alexandru Draghici, minister of interior and head of the powerful state security apparatus.