The pro -European Mayor of Bucharest seems to be able to win the presidential election in which they took place on Sunday, according to the results of the exit pollas. This is a surprise result that will eliminate the concerns of the country’s Western allies over its support in Ukraine.
Two polls during the electors’ exit from the constituencies show Dan leading the second round of the presidential election with 54.9%. His opponent, the far -right Euroscepticist, receives 45.1%.
Today’s election. The ballots ended at 9pm local time, and Greek time.
On the one hand, the central candidate is alleged to receive over 54%. On the other hand, the leader of the AUR Nationalist Party seems to receive about 45%. He also said he was the winner, citing “fraud”.
The official results are expected to be announced later tonight.
The great challenges in Romania
Dan’s victory, if confirmed by the official results, that Romania will turn to the far right. The country of 19 million is a key member of the EU and NATO.
If he wins the election, Simon, there are strong concerns that the country can be closer to both the US and Russia. The elections were closely watched in Washington, where Trump government officials supported the country’s possible right turn.
At the same time, US Vice President J. D. Vans criticized the Romanian authorities in February to cancel the first attempt to conduct presidential election last November.
The Supreme Court of Romania has decided to annul the election and order the election repeat, for allegations that the candidate who won the first round, supranationalist Kalin Giorzescu, benefited from an illegal online campaign. George and the Russian government denied the charges.
However, Romania’s electoral authorities forbade Georgescu from applying again in these elections.
Dan’s opponent, Simion, won the first round of the presidential election against 10 other candidates, aligning closely with George and condemning the cancellation of the elections as illegal.
Dan’s bet
The immediate challenge for Dan as a president will be to secure a coalition of pro -European parties in parliament.
It should also appoint a prime minister who will have the duty to implement strict financial measures to limit the country’s budget deficit, which is 9%.
