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.
Far Right Targets Breakthrough In Romania Presidential Vote
Simion is targeting people like Rodica, a 69-year-old who was among the first to vote in Bucharest's chilly sunshine. The pensioner, who would not give a family name, was afraid of the Ukraine war and wanted "better living conditions and peace".
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,
Polls open in Romania in first round of presidential election
Romanians started casting ballots on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election that could pit a far-right nationalist against the incumbent leftist prime minister in the runoff.
Romania’s presidential election draws near
As Romania’s presidential election draws near, George Simeon, the leader of the far-right Union of Romanians (AUR) party, is emerging as a leading ca
Romania votes for new president amid rising far-right
Experts expect the final vote to pit far-right George Simion against incumbent center-left Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. The diaspora is expected to play a pivotal role in the outcome of the election.
Far-right hopes for breakthrough in Romania presidential vote
Romanians are casting ballots on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election that could pit a far-right nationalist against the incumbent leftist prime minister in the run-off. Thirteen candidates are vying for the presidency in the European Union and Nato member country,
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.
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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Romania holds a presidential election Sunday that could narrow to nationalist and leftist candidates
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After Economic Boom, Romania’s Voters Brace for the Tax Bill
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Romania, Bulgaria Near Full Access to Passport-Free EU Area
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