I think higher but I'm not 100% sure
The answer is E.
A, B, C, and D are either irrelevant or already included.
Answer:
A. Democracy spread throughout the region
Explanation:
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe had slowly integrated a democratic government. This however does not mean it was perfect, most of them are corrupted but even Russia had declared itself a Republic after the end of the Communist Regime.
it should be letter c I hope this help