US EditionPro-European Nicușor Dan Wins Romanian Presidential Election
- Nicușor Dan won Romania's presidential runoff on May 18, 2025, defeating hard-right nationalist George Simion in the capital Bucharest.
- The election followed a nullified original vote amid Russian interference allegations and was viewed as a tense geopolitical choice between East and West.
- Dan, the pro-European incumbent Bucharest mayor, secured 53.9% of votes after trailing Simion in the first round on May 4 amid a sharp turnout increase to 64%.
- Dan said the vote revealed "the incredible power of the Romanian society" and acknowledged a difficult period is ahead to build a healthy society and balanced economy.
- Dan's victory received widespread European praise and suggests Romania's continued pro-Western orientation while Simion conceded defeat but vowed to keep fighting nationalist causes.
460 Articles
460 Articles
In the Face of Extreme Straightness, the Civic Shock in Europe Will Not Replace a Social Response
The relief after George Simion's defeat in Romania must not be misled. If forces compatible with Trump and Putin have been contained in several recent elections, their threat is ...
Underlying Simion Wants Election Canceled
The inferior right-wing populist presidential candidate George Simion admitted his defeat on Sunday, but now he wants to cancel the ballot in Romania. The politician of the nationalist party AUR speaks of "indisputable evidence" for an influence from abroad. According to the report, an application for cancellation of the presidential election, which the pro-European politician Nicusor Dan won with 53.60 percent, is already at the Constitutional …
Romanian hard-right presidential candidate challenges election defeat
Romania's defeated hard-right presidential contender George Simion said late on Tuesday that he would challenge the ballot's result, alleging interference by France and Moldova, after a centrist victory was met with relief by many European leaders. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
