Pro-European Nicușor Dan Wins Romanian Presidential Election
- Nicușor Dan, the pro-European Union mayor of Bucharest, won Romania's presidential runoff on May 19, 2025, defeating right-wing nationalist George Simion.
- The election followed months of political turbulence after the previous vote was annulled last year due to claims of Russian interference, and Simion led a strong first-round challenge.
- Over 11.6 million voters participated in the runoff with a 64% turnout; Dan's campaign focused on anti-corruption, backing Ukraine, and European Union integration, while Simion criticized the EU and opposed aid to Kyiv.
- Dan secured about 55% of the vote with a confirmed margin of nearly 890,000 votes, despite Simion's strong diaspora support and allegations of electoral fraud without evidence.
- Dan's victory suggests a rejection of extremist politics and a reaffirmation of Romania's Western alignment, with Dan tasked to appoint a prime minister amid economic challenges.
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