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Politics / 25 weeks ago
Poland 2025 presidential elections: First round reflects deep regional divides
The first round of Poland’s 2025 presidential election has set the stage for a dramatic runoff, which reveals a sharply divided political landscape between east and west, cities and countryside. Rafał Trzaskowski, backed by the Civic Platform (PO), came out on top with 31.36% of the vote. His support was strongest in western Poland and major urban centres, including Warsaw, Poznań, and Wrocław. Trzaskowski’s campaign focused on European integration, democratic reforms, and progressive social policies, resonating with urban professionals and younger voters.
Politics / 25 weeks ago
Nicușor Dan elected president of Romania in landmark vote against nationalist rival
Romania has elected Nicușor Dan, the independent centrist and current mayor of Bucharest, as its next president in a pivotal election that marked a turning point in the country's political direction. Dan secured 53.6% of the vote in the second round, defeating George Simion, leader of the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), who garnered 46.4%. The runoff witnessed a historic voter turnout of 64.72%, the highest since 1996, with over 11.6 million votes cast, reflecting the high stakes of a race widely seen as a referendum on Romania’s future on the international stage.
Politics / 27 weeks ago
Romania’s 2025 presidential election: First-round results and what they mean for the country’s future
Romania's presidential race has entered a pivotal phase after a stunning first-round result on Sunday, May 4, 2025. George Simion, leader of the far-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR), has emerged on top, securing a lead that sets the stage for a tense runoff against centrist Bucharest mayor Nicușor Dan. Dan finished second with just under 21% of the vote, placing him as Simion’s sole challenger in the final round, scheduled for May 18.
