Centrist Nicuşor Dan on course to win Romanian election with 99% of votes counted

Nicuşor Dan secured a decisive victory in Romania’s presidential election, winning with 54.2% of the vote against George Simion’s 45.8%, marking a clear pro-EU endorsement that could strengthen Romania’s alignment with European values and policies. As an economist and politician, Dan emphasized his commitment to reducing corruption, boosting the economy, and fostering dialogue over division, resonating with voters seeking systemic change. The election, closely watched across Europe, underscores growing tensions over migration and cost-of-living issues, raising concerns about potential impact on EU unity as different political forces vying for influence in Romania.