MAGA goes east: Romania's presidential frontrunner rides hard-right wave

Weekend elections in Poland, Romania put transatlantic relationship in spotlight

The NewsPresidential elections this weekend in Poland and Romania each pit MAGA-like populists against moderates, with officials across Europe closely watching the results for signals as to the continent’s future direction. In Warsaw, the centrist candidate is expected to prevail, potentially driving Poland closer to traditional European powers like France and Germany. But in Romania, the favorite is a hard-right nationalist who openly emulates …

Press Review - Elections in Romania: Will voters back pro-Western candidate or hard-right populist?

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, May 16: Romanians head to voting booths for the second round of presidential elections, which pit pro-Europe candidate Nicușor Dan against the populist, hard-right frontrunner George Simion. Who will prevail? Also: The New York Times looks at ground-breaking gene editing therapy which saved the life of an infant and could save many more. It also helps us find out why ginger cats are mostly male (it's a genetic thing).

Why many Romanians in Spain support their country's far-right candidate

Romania's far-right presidential candidate George Simion has found strong support in a faraway place as he heads for a tense run-off election Sunday: Coslada, a dormitory town outside Madrid with a large Romanian community.

The victory of far-right candidate Jorge Simion in Romania's presidential election on May 18 could lead to the formation of a new anti-Ukrainian bloc in the European Union.

Romania’s Simion wants a broad coalition. Good luck with that.

Hard-right presidential candidate George Simion is extending a warm hand to other parties, but getting the cold shoulder.

Politico: The new president of Romania may take the side of Orban and Fico: EADaily

EADaily, May 16th, 2025. Romanian presidential candidate George Simion, the winner of the first round of elections, may join the "duo of wreckers" in the European Union, which includes the prime ministers of Hungary and Slovakia Viktor Orban and Robert Fico, writes Politico.