Romania election 2025: Results, who’s standing and what’s at stake?

Romania is holding its second presidential election in over a year after canceling last month's vote due to concerns of Russian interference. The previous president, Calin Georgescu, won the initial election but was later invalidated by the government. On May 4th, Romanians will vote for a new leader from a field that includes centrist politicians like Crin Antonescu, nationalist candidates such as Simion, and others advocating for protectionist policies or EU/NATO ties. The race is closely contested, with potential implications for Romanian politics, particularly ifSimion wins and becomes at odds with the outgoing government.