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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.
Politics / 37 weeks ago
Projected vote shares from Germany's federal elections
Germany's 2025 federal election, on Sunday, February 23, is shaping up to be an exciting contest. According to the latest polls, the CDU/CSU, or union party, is expected to secure the largest vote share, around 29.9%, making Friedrich Merz the likely next chancellor. Here's a breakdown of the expected vote share for each party:
Politics / 49 weeks ago
Romanian parliamentary elections signal shift in political landscape
Romania's political arena was reshaped following the December 1, 2024 parliamentary elections. The governing Social Democratic Party (PSD) has retained its position as the leading force, winning 21.96% of the vote. This outcome secures PSD's parliamentary majority and ensures the continuation of its pro-European Union and pro-NATO policies. However, according to Romania Insider, the election also spotlighted the rise of the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), which captured 18.01% of the vote. AUR's surge signals a notable shift in Romania's political dynamics, reflecting a growing appetite for nationalist ideologies. This development poses a significant challenge to the traditional political establishment.
