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AA (23 May 2025)

Halil Sünnetçi

Analysts say Dan’s presidency represents both continuity and change for Romania, affirming its pro-Western alignment and opening the door for policies to address domestic demands for reform and transparency

Romania’s presidential runoff last week was widely viewed as a critical turning point for the country, with a tight contest between far-right candidate George Simion and centrist Nicusor Dan presenting voters with a stark choice between a pro-European path or a shift toward nationalist isolationism.

Initially trailing in the first round on May 4, Dan dramatically pulled ahead on May 18 to secure victory with a slim yet decisive majority of 53.6% in the final vote.

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