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Romania’s Constitutional Court Upholds Nicusor Dan’s Presidential Victory

The court unanimously dismissed nationalist George Simion’s appeal, clearing the way for Dan to lead with a pro-European, anti-corruption agenda.

Presidential candidate George Simion reacts to exit polls of Romania's second round of the presidential election, in front of the parliament in Bucharest, Romania, May 18, 2025. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki/File Photo
Presidential candidate George Simion waits to address members of the business community at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania, days ahead of the second round of the presidential election redo in Bucharest, Romania, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
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Presidential candidate Nicusor Dan speaks as he reacts to exit polls of Romania's second round of the presidential election, in Bucharest, Romania, May 18, 2025. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov/File Photo

Overview

  • Nicusor Dan officially secured Romania’s presidency after the Constitutional Court rejected George Simion’s appeal to annul the election results.
  • Simion alleged foreign interference by France and Moldova but provided no evidence to substantiate his claims, which the court deemed unfounded.
  • Dan won the May 18 runoff with 53.6% of the vote, defeating Simion by over 829,000 votes, in an election marked by a significant 63% voter turnout.
  • The election’s outcome reinforces Romania’s alignment with the European Union and NATO, a critical stance given its strategic position near Ukraine.
  • Attention now shifts to Dan’s ability to address economic challenges, counter populist discontent, and deliver on his pro-reform platform.