Romania, pro-EU and presidential
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There was a wave of euphoria and relief across Europe following the election of pro-European liberal Nicusor Dan as Romania’s new president. Moldovan President Maia Sandu echoed the sentiment: “Congratulations,
The lead-up to the election saw a resurgence in symbolism associated with the fiercely antisemitic Iron Guard, a Romanian revolutionary fascist movement.
Romania’s assets staged a relief rally after a centrist candidate defeated his nationalist opponent in the presidential election, with investor focus now shifting to how quickly a new government can fix the state’s finances.
The Kremlin on Monday described Romania's presidential election as "strange", saying the pro-Russian candidate who won an aborted vote last year had been unfairly disqualified.
The first exit poll shared by Avangarde for TVR1 indicates a lead for liberal Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan with 54.9%. Nationalist leader of far-right party AUR George Simion is on 45.10%. Turnout was high - around 65%.