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Romanian right-wing Eurosceptic clear winner in first-round of presidential vote re-run

By Editorial Board Published May 5, 2025 4 Min Read
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Romanian right-wing Eurosceptic clear winner in first-round  of presidential vote re-run

A tough-right Eurosceptic chief in Romania has emerged because the clear winner within the first spherical of voting within the nation’s presidential election re-run.

Early on Monday, George Simion was forward with 41% of the vote, with liberal Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan trailing in second place with 21%.

They are going to meet in a runoff vote on 18 Might, the place the right-wing chief of the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR) is now the heavy favorite.

It comes 5 months after a primary try to carry the election was cancelled due to alleged Russian interference supposedly in favour of far-right frontrunner Calin Georgescu.

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Supporters watch George Simion communicate following the exit ballot outcomes. Pic: Reuters/Louisa Gouliamaki

Presidential candidate George Simion (right) casts his vote next to Calin Georgescu.
Pic: AP/Vadim Ghirda

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Presidential candidate George Simion (proper) casts his vote subsequent to Calin Georgescu. Pic: AP/Vadim Ghirda

The vote is seen as a check of the rise of Donald Trump-style nationalism throughout the European Union.

A win for Mr Simion would develop the cohort of Eurosceptic leaders within the EU that already consists of premiers in Hungary and Slovakia.

“This is not just an electoral victory, it is a victory of Romanian dignity. It is the victory of those who have not lost hope, of those who still believe in Romania, a free, respected, sovereign country,” the 38-year-old Mr Simion mentioned.

He ran within the first election, however scored solely 14% and seems to have loved an upswell of assist from the far-right, pushed by Mr Georgescu being banned from standing once more.

Third-place Crin Antonescu conceded defeat and mentioned he believes it’s an “irreversible result.”

Mr Simion secured victory in 36 out of Romania’s 47 electoral districts and benefited from a wave of standard anger and dissatisfaction towards mainstream leaders.

He opposes army help to neighbouring Ukraine, is vital of EU management and has beforehand mentioned he’s aligned with Mr Trump’s Make America Nice Once more motion.

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“We are a Trumpist party which will govern Romania and which will make Romania a strong partner in NATO and a strong ally of the United States,” Mr Simion instructed international media shortly earlier than polling stations closed.

He appeared alongside Mr Georgescu at a polling station within the Romanian capital on Sunday.

Presidential candidate Nicusor Dan.
Pic: AP/Eduard Vinatoru

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Presidential candidate Nicusor Dan. Pic: AP/Eduard Vinatoru

After confirming his standing because the underdog going into the runoff, Mr Dan thanked his supporters.

The 55-year-old mathematician and former anti-corruption activist mentioned: “A difficult second round is going to follow with the isolationist candidate. It will not be a debate between individuals, it will be a debate between a pro-Western direction for Romania and an anti-Western direction for Romania.

“It’s our activity to persuade Romanians that Romania wants the pro-Western route and that’s what our marketing campaign will concentrate on, these two weeks.”

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