Pro-EU candidate Nicusor Dan defeats hard-right rival in Romania election

Nicusor Dan secured a decisive victory over George Simion in Romania’s peaceful transition, despite exit polls showing him trailing at 54.9%. The rerun election, held after an initial vote was canceled due to suspected violations and Russian interference, saw higher turnout, reflecting public interest in the race. As a pro-EU and Trump backer, Dan pledged to form a coalition government, while Simion denied exit poll figures, sparking claims of inaccurate data. This election underscores the decline of far-right nationalism and raises concerns about foreign influence in Romanian politics.