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Romania’s pro-EU candidate unexpectedly beats hard-right rival to win presidential election

Romania’s pro-European Union, centrist presidential candidate Nicușor Dan won the country’s election Sunday, defeating his ultranationalist rival in a shocking upset.

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AP PHOTOS: Pro-EU centrist wins Romania’s tense presidential race over hard-right nationalist

Independent.ie · 1h

EU allies welcome win for Romanian centrist over hard-right rival in presidential elections

'It is important that support for Ukraine continues' — Zelensky congratulates Romania's President-elect Dan after election

"We respect Romania and the choice of the Romanian people. This is a country on which much depends when it comes to security issues," Zelensky said on X.

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In Eastern Europe, Centrists Hold Off 2 Nationalist Challenges

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Polish centrist's narrow presidential lead leaves pro-EU path in balance

Romania’s next president will not be a MAGA populist after all

Mr Dan won over most voters who had not backed Mr Simion, and the gap closed further after a televised debate which Mr Dan was widely agreed to have won.

The Economist · 1d

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Romania’s new president faces daunting challenges after surprise victory over far-right upstart

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Huge challenges await new president of divided Romania

Independent Journal Review31m

Romanian Centrist Bests Right-Wing Candidate In Surprise Result

Romania’s nationalist presidential candidate George Simion lost to centrist candidate Nicusor Dan on Sunday in the second round of the

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Romanian Assets Rally on Election With Budget Woes Now in Focus

Romania’s assets staged a relief rally after a centrist candidate defeated his nationalist opponent in the presidential election, with investor focus now shifting to how quickly a new government can fix the state’s finances.

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Analysis-Romania's New President Faces Uphill Battle to Reduce EU's Widest Deficit

But Romania's growth has steadily slowed since a post-pandemic bounce in 2021, and the European Commission forecasts its budget deficit at 8.6% this year and 8.4% in 2026, well above the government's 7% 2025 target outlined in a seven-year EU-approved plan.

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Romania, Portugal, and Poland Vote

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