US EditionPro-European Nicușor Dan Wins Romanian Presidential Election
- Nicușor Dan won Romania's presidential runoff on Sunday, defeating hard-right nationalist George Simion in Bucharest.
- The election followed a tense campaign highlighting a geopolitical choice between European integration and nationalist skepticism.
- Dan, Bucharest's mayor and a pro-European Union candidate, secured nearly 54% of votes with over 10 million citizens casting ballots.
- Dan remarked that the election demonstrated the remarkable strength of Romanian society, while various international leaders extended their congratulations on his electoral success.
- Dan’s win implies strengthened NATO support and continued aid to Ukraine, signaling Romania’s commitment to Western alliances.
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