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Romania Prepares for Pivotal Presidential Runoff

Nationalist George Simion and pro-European Nicusor Dan vie for presidency as EU and global stakeholders monitor potential far-right shift.

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En France, on en compte au moins 135 000 citoyens d'origine roumaine, qui travaillent aussi bien comme maçons que comme chirurgiens.
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Un militant tient des tracts présentant le candidat présidentiel et maire de Bucarest, Nicusor Dan, à Bucarest, Roumanie, le 16 mai 2025.

Overview

  • George Simion, a nationalist candidate, led the first round with 41% of votes and faces pro-European Nicusor Dan in the May 18 runoff.
  • The election follows the annulment of the November 2024 vote over alleged Russian interference, intensifying concerns about election integrity.
  • Simion, popular among Romania's diaspora, has accused French President Emmanuel Macron of interference and denies any pro-Russian affiliations.
  • Both candidates are leveraging digital platforms to mobilize voters, with Simion closing his social media accounts ahead of the election's silence day.
  • The winner will influence Romania's role in the EU and NATO, with implications for Europe's political balance and regional geopolitics.