Why might people most likely say that democracy in eastern europe came at a price

They were able to achieve democracy but there was a price.  It was always a smooth transition. Some had to deal with the new environment of democracy and had to make adjustments.  In some cases, old ethnic conflicts flared into full-scale wars that killed many people in the process.  Some are still trying to escape the influence of their former masters.  

answer; /// more likely to fight in the future;

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