Romania faces its most decisive presidential election in decades

Romania heads to the polls Sunday to elect its next president. The first round saw the hard-right candidate secure an impressive 40 percent of the vote against the mayor of Bucharest, a champion of pro-Europe policies. Many view the outcome as a geopolitical choice between Russia and West after the shock cancellation of last year's election over allegations of Russian meddling.

May 17, 2025 - 18:00
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Romania faces its most decisive presidential election in decades
Romania heads to the polls Sunday to elect its next president. The first round saw the hard-right candidate secure an impressive 40 percent of the vote against the mayor of Bucharest, a champion of pro-Europe policies. Many view the outcome as a geopolitical choice between Russia and West after the shock cancellation of last year's election over allegations of Russian meddling.

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