Pro-EU Nicușor Dan wins the tense Romania presidential vote rerun ahead of nationalist George Simion.
18 May 2025
Nicușor Dan, the centrist mayor of Bucharest, won a tense rerun of Romania's presidential election with more than 54% of the vote, ahead of nationalist George Simion who secured close to 46%.
The vote was seen as crucial for the direction of the EU and NATO member bordering war-torn Ukraine.
The vote was seen as crucial for the direction of the EU and NATO member bordering war-torn Ukraine.