US EditionFar-right candidate George Simion wins first round of Romanian election
- On May 5, 2025, George Simion emerged as the leading candidate in the initial voting phase of Romania's rescheduled presidential election, which took place both domestically and internationally.
- The rerun followed last year's annulment of the presidential vote due to alleged Russian interference favoring barred candidate Călin Georgescu, which triggered protests.
- Simion campaigned on promises to prioritize Romania and restore its dignity within the EU, while Nicușor Dan, Bucharest mayor, placed second to enter a May 18 runoff.
- Simion received about 40.5 percent of the vote, Dan about 21 percent, and turnout was near 53 percent, with Simion winning over 70 percent of votes among Romanians abroad.
- The election results reflect voter dissatisfaction with established parties and may influence Romania's foreign policy amid ongoing EU and NATO tensions.
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