Romania announces first round of presidential election results — who is leading
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Mon, 05 May 2025 11:05:00 +0300
Farright candidate Simion wins first round of Romanian presidential electioWith ballots counted from nearly 99.6 of polling stations, Bucharest Mayor Nicosor Dan, 55, came in second with 21 of the vote, behind Simion, who received 40.6.
They will face off in a second round on May 18.It is noted that voting abroad showed an even greater advantage for Simion, who received 60 of the vote, and Dan 26.Reuters adds that Simeons victory could isolate Romania, reduce private investment and destabilize NATOs eastern flank, where Ukraine has been resisting Russian invasion for three years.
His victory would also add to the ranks of Eurosceptic leaders in the EU which already includes the prime ministers of Hungary and Slovakia as Europe formulates its response to Trump.
Eurosceptic and nationalist Simion promised to bring back proRussian figure Georgescu, who was barred from running again due to illegal campaign financing and ties to a fascist organization, into Romanian politics.
So Simion took over the leadership.There are several ways in which if the Romanian people want it Mr.
Georgescu can be in power.
And we will use them.
We can form a majority and appoint him prime minister, we can hold early elections or initiate a referendum.
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