By the late 1980s how did most countries of eastern Europe feel about their communnist regimes?

By the late 1980s, most countries in Eastern Europe were increasingly disillusioned with their communist regimes. Growing public dissatisfaction stemmed from economic stagnation, lack of political freedom, and widespread repression. This discontent fueled significant protests and movements for reform, culminating in the wave of revolutions in 1989 that led to the collapse of many of these regimes. Overall, the prevailing sentiment was one of a desire for change and greater democratic governance.