Romania’s pro-EU prime minister resigns as Trump ally eyes presidency Marcel Ciolacu quits after coalition candidate fails to make it to run-off against nationalist George Simion The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025
Far-right Trump ally secures decisive win in first round of Romania’s presidential election rerun George Simion will face centrist Bucharest mayor Nicușor Dan in runoff vote The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2025
Simion's Romanian presidential election win sets stage for runoff thriller AUR party leader George Simion is ahead in Romania's presidential election, with 40.1% of votes in his favour, according to preliminary results. He will now have to face an independent pro-Western candidate, Nicușor Dan — another surprise choice — in the second round in two weeks' time. Euronews · May 4, 2025
Romanians vote in election that could propel ultranationalist Trump ally to power George Simion, 38, comfortably ahead in polls as first round of voting begins in presidential election The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2025
Romania votes again after annulled election caused political disarray Romanians head to the polls on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election re-run, five months after the previous vote was annulled over allegations of Russian interference – a decision that plunged the country into political chaos and mass protests. Radio France Internationale · May 3, 2025
Romania presidential elections: why is there another vote this year? Country is going to the polls for a second year running after after the original result was annulled The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2025
Nearly 40% of Romanian voters remain undecided ahead of presidential election Romania's 4 May election re-run sees undecided voters following allegations of Russian interference. Four candidates are polling strongly. Euronews · Apr 16, 2025