"The West has always had bigger problems to deal with," she said, adding that now is a critical time for Western assistance and interest in Romania and the region.
"Fresh elections will take place this year," the princess said, and the possibility of rising fascist and nationalist elements in her country is something "the West should be very concerned about."
After her speech, the princess failed to respond to most audience questions, repeating the phrase, "I don't know."
The princess did not answer questions on the oil industry, the university system and gender in politics.
She did respond to a question on the quality of orphanages, saying it is a large problem in her country today.
On the final question, the princess responded to earlier criticism about a lack of good publicity, saying she believed the role of the royal family today was "to symbolize a rallying point."
The family "talks in terms of principles," and "is above politics," she continued. She and her lineage, the princess said, should "help and encourage others to work well," as well as "to warn, to advise, to consult."
"I don't believe we should be prisoners of history," she said, adding that Romania "is in Europe, but it is not a part of Europe yet."