With 54.2% of the votes, the mayor of Bucarest becomes president; The country went to elections after being annulled on suspicions of Russian interference
The mayor of Bucarest, (independent), won the presidential election of Romania with 54.2% of the votes against 45.8% of the radical right candidate (alliance for the Union of Romanians). The result was released on Monday (19.MAI.2025) by, after the counting of 99% of the ballot boxes held on Sunday (18.MAI).
Dan, 55, is independent and defender of (European Union). The new president defined the 2nd round of the election as a dispute between “A pro-western Romania and an anti-western Romania”.
Electoral participation reached almost 65%, greater than 53% registered in the first round, held on May 4. Young people who live abroad voted in significantly greater numbers in this election.
The election took place after the annulment of the November 2024 election, when Cilin Georgescu (independent), a politician with positions in favor of Russia, had been elected. for irregularities in campaign financing and suspected Russian interference.
In the first round of this new election, Simion obtained almost double Dan’s votes, which caused the collapse of the Romanian government formed by social-left and liberal social democrats of Centro-Right (NLP, National Liberal Party).
In his speech by Vitória, Dan stated that voters who seek “Deep change, effective state institutions, less corruption, prosperous economy and a society of dialogue, not hatred, have won”. He recognized the future challenges: “There will be a difficult period ahead, necessary for economic rebalancing. Please have hope and patience.”
Simion, a declared admirer of the United States President (Republican party), acknowledged the defeat on Sunday (18.MAI) after initially stated that he had won the election. “We may have lost a battle, but we will certainly not lose the war,” published at (former Twitter).
The president of Ukraine, (servant of the people, center), congratulated Dan for his “Historical Victory”. Nas, he stated: “For Ukraine – as a neighbor and friend – it is important to have Romania as a reliable partner.”
Romania, an EU member, has played an important logistical role in supporting Ukraine during the conflict with Russia. As head of state, Dan will have the responsibility to appoint the next prime minister and influence the formation of a new coalition.
