Romania, Far-right

Far right in strong position as Romania votes in presidential election
Social Democrat Marcel Ciolacu and far-right George Simion are the most likely to move on to a run-off on December 8.
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.
Romania votes for a new president with far-right seeking win
Observers expect the final vote to pit the nationalist George Simion against Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, of the Social Democratic Party. The frontrunners for the largely ceremonial role are Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu,
Far-right candidate targets breakthrough in Romania presidential vote
In the first round of Romania's presidential election on Sunday, far-right leader George Simion is campaigning to replace President Klaus Iohannis, a liberal and staunch Ukraine ally. The election
Romanian far right eyes electoral gains in first round of presidential vote
High cost of living and the war in Ukraine were top of voters’ minds, issues that may boost the victory chances of hard-right leader George Simion.
Romania's Young Maverick: Simion's Presidential Ambitions and Controversial Stances
George Simion, Romania's youngest presidential candidate, leads the right-wing Alliance for Uniting Romanians party. Known for his anti-Brussels stance, opposition to Ukraine aid, and controversial views on Holocaust education,
Romania holds presidential election as living costs fuel radical right challenge
Romanians vote in the first round of a presidential election on Sunday, with worries about the cost of living likely to earn radical right leader George Simion, who opposes military aid to Ukraine, a shot at victory.
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 ... are high for Romania, which ...
Far right hopes for breakthrough in Romania presidential vote
BUCHAREST: Romanians vote on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election amid rampant inflation that could favour far-right leader George Simion.The vo
Hard Right's Simion in With a Chance as Romanians Vote for President
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.
Romanians vote in presidential election focused on high living costs, Ukraine war
Romanians started voting on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election that may give hard-right politician George Simion a chance of winning, with voters focused on high living costs and the country's support for Ukraine.
Romania's radical right leader Simion, a Trump fan, sets eyes on presidency
George Simion, Romania's youngest presidential candidate, admires U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and would stop military ...
Election marathon in Romania: nationalists on the rise
Romanians go to the polls on Sunday for the first in a series of elections in quick succession. Anti-reform, anti-European ...
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Romania's Political Crossroads: Nationalist Challenger vs. Establishment
Far-right nationalist George Simion is set to challenge Romania's political establishment in the presidential race. His AUR party advocates for 'family, nation, faith, and freedom,' opposing ...