Romania presidential election: Why far-right leader George Simion's momentum is concerning for Nato
Romania, which shares a 650-kilometer (400-mile) border with Ukraine, has gained strategic importance since Russia invaded its neighbour in 2022. Despite his growing domestic support, Simion’s rhetoric is reason for alarm for Nato allies.
Romanians vote in presidential election focused on high living costs, Ukraine war
BUCHAREST, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Romanians vote on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election that may give a shot at victory to hard-right politician George Simion, who opposes military aid to Ukraine, admires Donald Trump and wants to emulate Giorgia Meloni's Italy.
Far Right Eye Breakthrough In Romania Presidential Vote
Romanians were voting Sunday in the first round of a presidential election amid a surge in inflation and fears over the war in neighbouring Ukraine that could favour far-right leader George Simion.
Romania's Presidential Showdown: Nationalism vs. Leftist Governance
Romania is holding a presidential election, with far-right nationalist George Simion potentially facing incumbent leftist Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu in a runoff. The outcome could influence national security,
Romania's radical right leader Simion, a Trump fan, eyes presidency
George Simion, Romania's youngest presidential candidate, admires U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and would stop military aid to Ukraine, while his vocal anti-Brussels rhetoric chimes with that of Hungary's Viktor Orban.
Romania’s presidential election: Economy and Ukraine war dominate voter concerns
Romanians began voting on Sunday in the first round of the presidential election, with high living costs and Romania's support for Ukraine dominating the race.
Nationalist Simion and reformist Lasconi compete for a spot in Romanian presidential run-off
Social Democrat (PSD) leader and prime minister Marcel Ciolacu remains the frontrunner in Romania’s presidential race that sees its first round on November 24, polling at 24.3%, according to a survey by AtlasIntel conducted between November 15–20 and published by Hotnews.
Far right targets breakthrough in Romania presidential vote
Daniel MIHAILESCU/AFP/AFP Romanians voted Sunday in the first round of a presidential election amid a surge in inflation and fears over the war in neighbouring Ukraine that could favour far-right leader George Simion. The vote kicks off two weeks of ...
Romania votes for new president amid rising far-right
Experts expect the final vote to pit far-right George Simion against incumbent center-left Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. The diaspora is expected to play a pivotal role in the outcome of the election.
Romanians cast ballots in presidential race that could pit nationalist against leftist in a runoff
Romanians are casting ballots on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election that could pit a far-right nationalist ...
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Hard right's Simion in with a chance as Romanians vote
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Romania's radical right leader Simion, a Trump fan, sets eyes on presidency
BUCHAREST - George Simion, Romania's youngest presidential candidate, admires U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and would stop military aid to Ukraine, while his vocal anti-Brussels rhetoric ...