Eastern fissures: Romania's political transformation and Europe's future

ThemeThe 2025 presidential elections in Romania highlight the country's broad transition to nationalist populism and institutional mistrust, with important repercussions for regional stability and unity in Europe. Summary George Simion's incontestable results in the first round of Romania's presidential elections highlight the rise of anti-system sentiment following the cancellation of the elections in 2024. The country has been immersed for yea…