George Simion

Far right tops Romania’s presidential rerun, to face pro-EU candidate in run-off

Nationalist AUR party leader Simion — a fan of US President Donald Trump — was leading with 40.5 percent of the vote
He will face off against pro-EU Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan in the May 18 run-off, who surged to second place at 20.9 percent

By AFP · 05 May 2025