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Romania braces for heated presidential vote after controversial annulment

Al Jazeera interviews the two candidates who will battle it out on Sunday after a controversial annulment.

Al Jazeera · May 15, 2025

Romania names interim premier as pre-election turmoil deepens

Romania's Presidency announced on Tuesday that it appointed minister of the interior Catalin Predoiu as interim premier, a day after the prime minister's resignation deepened political tumult. The shift takes place between two rounds of Presidential elections.

Radio France Internationale · May 6, 2025

Romania's president appoints caretaker PM following presidential race loss fallout

The interim post can be held for a maximum of 45 days, during which time the interim prime minister will have only limited executive powers.

Euronews · May 6, 2025

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Romania Names Interim Premier As Turmoil Deepens

Romania's liberal interior minister Catalin Predoiu became interim premier on Tuesday, the presidency announced, a day after the prime minister's resignation deepened political tumult in the EU nation.

International Business Times · May 6, 2025

Romania appoints interim PM after coalition's defeat in presidential race

Romania’s interim president has appointed a new prime minister, a day after Marcel Ciolacu stepped down following the failure of his coalition’s candidate to make the runoff in a rerun of the presidential election

The Independent UK · May 6, 2025

Romanian prime minister resigns amid ruling coalition's post-presidential election fallout

Romanian PM Marcel Ciolacu stepped down after Crin Antonescu failed to reach the presidential election runoff, further fracturing the ruling coalition amid political turmoil.

Euronews · May 5, 2025

Romanian premier resigns after his coalition's candidate fails to advance to presidential runoff

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his resignation on Monday, a day after the governing coalition’s joint candidate failed to advance to the runoff in the European Union country’s critical presidential election rerun

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

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Far-right candidate banned from running in presidential election

Protests have erupted following the decision

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2025

Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters hold rally ahead of Romania's election rerun

Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Romania’s capital Saturday in the latest anti-government demonstration by far-right groups after a top court canceled a presidential election in the European Union country last year

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2025

Romanian Parliament Approves New Pro-European Coalition Government

Romanian lawmakers approve a new pro-European coalition government led by PM Ciolacu to address political crisis and far-right influence.

Romania's PSD Withdraws From Coalition Talks Amid Political Turmoil

Romania's political turmoil deepens as PSD withdraws from coalition talks, impacting government formation and upcoming elections.

Did TikTok Swing Romania's Election? Recount Ordered Following Claims Platform Boosted Far-Right Candidate

With less than two weeks to go before Romania votes on its next President, the country's Constitutional Court has ordered a recount of the first round votes.

International Business Times UK · Nov 29, 2024

Romania Faces Presidential Runoff Between Populist And Reformist

Romania's political landscape shifts as far-right candidate Georgescu leads in presidential election, facing progressive Lasconi in runoff.

Who is Calin Georgescu, Romanian right-wing candidate leading the election?

The judo-loving TikTok campaigner won most votes in the first round of the presidential election. Here’s what it means.

Al Jazeera · Nov 25, 2024

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Al Jazeera · Nov 25, 2024

Calin Georgescu takes shock lead in Romania’s presidential election

NATO critic Calin Georgescu on track to face pro-European Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu in run-off vote next month.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 24, 2024

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.

Romanians Vote In Presidential Election Amid Far-Right Nationalist Challenge

Romanians vote in presidential election with potential runoff between Simion and Ciolacu, shaping country's future.

International Business Times · Nov 24, 2024

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.

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International Business Times · Nov 22, 2024

'We Want Change': Romanian Far-right Leader Eyes Presidential Run-off

Romanian far-right leader George Simion, a Donald Trump fan, has been touring the countryside, including bringing truckloads of construction material to a flood-hit village, ahead of Sunday's presidential election.

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2024

Romania election: what next after ultranationalist’s shock first-round victory?

Upset in first round of presidential ballot as frontrunners knocked out and pro-Russian Călin Georgescu comes first

The Guardian - AU · Nov 15, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: EU cements first ever joint arms purchases in boost for Ukraine

€300m fund will help member countries buy defence equipment and increase support to Ukraine; Odesa strike knocks out heating. What we know on day 996

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2024

Keir Starmer signs new defence deal with EU ally in latest step in Brexit reset

Europe braced for impact of Donald Trump presidency on security after he picks Fox presenter Pete Hegseth, who has argued the US is spending too much on Ukraine’s fight against Russia, as defence secretary

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2024

UK and Romania sign defence treaty aimed at strengthening support for Ukraine

On Tuesday afternoon, Sir Keir Starmer hosted Romanian prime minister Marcel Ciolacu in Downing Street.

Romania's Ana Barbosu Awarded Women's Floor Exercise Bronze Medal

Controversy in gymnastics as women's floor exercise bronze medal is relocated, sparking calls for judging reform and transparency.

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2024

Romanians appeal gymnast's score after inquiry drama in floor exercise final at Olympics

The Romanian Olympic Committee says it has appealed Sabrina Maneca-Voinea’s score from the floor exercise final at the Paris Games after a last-minute inquiry on behalf of American rival Jordan Chiles prompted heartbreak and rage from the former gymnastics powerhouse

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