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%.

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.

Throughout history, several presidential candidates have garnered record-breaking numbers of votes, reflecting their widespread popularity and the increasing voter turnout in modern elections.

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.