Overview

• Centrist Nicusor Dan secured 54% of the vote in Romania's presidential runoff, defeating nationalist George Simion.
• Simion initially conceded but has now petitioned the Constitutional Court to annul the election, citing alleged foreign meddling.
• Simion claims interference by France and Moldova, with accusations ranging from vote-buying to attempts to suppress conservative voices online.
• The December 2024 election was previously annulled over credible suspicions of Russian influence, leading to a government collapse.
• Romania's election outcome holds significant geopolitical implications, reaffirming its alignment with the EU and NATO during a period of heightened regional tensions.