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Romania's Constitutional Court Validates Nicușor Dan's Presidential Victory

The court unanimously rejected George Simion's appeal alleging foreign interference, clearing the way for Dan's swearing-in as president.

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

  • Nicușor Dan, the centrist mayor of Bucharest, won the May 18 presidential runoff with 53.6% of the vote, defeating far-right candidate George Simion by over 829,000 votes.
  • Romania's Constitutional Court unanimously dismissed Simion's appeal to annul the election, citing his claims of foreign interference by France and Moldova as unfounded.
  • Simion initially conceded defeat but later reversed course, alleging election manipulation without presenting evidence and vowing continued political resistance.
  • The election was a rerun after the December 2024 vote was annulled over Russian interference, marking a pivotal test of Romania's democratic resilience.
  • Dan, who campaigned on anti-corruption and pro-European policies, is set to be sworn in on Monday, inheriting significant economic challenges and a politically divided nation.