Romania nationalist George Simion, a Trump fan, wins first round of presidential vote

May 5, 2025

Far-right nationalist George Simion secured an emphatic win in the first round of Romania’s presidential election on Sunday, nearly complete electoral data showed, months after an annulled vote plunged the European Union and NATO member country into turmoil. He is expected to face Bucharest’s pro-EU mayor Nicusor Dan in a May 18 runoff.

⟵ Romania exit polls point to ‘comfortable lead’ for far right’s George Simion

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