Pro-European Candidate Defeats Far-Right Politician in Romania

The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal

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London: Pro-European centrist Nicușor Dan will become Romania’s next president after defeating far-right nationalist George Simion in a fiercely contested runoff election.
Brisbane Times
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Romanians were voting on Sunday in a tense presidential election re-run, a tight race between a fan of US President Donald Trump and a pro-EU mayor that could reshape the direction of the key NATO member bordering war-torn Ukraine.
International Business Times AU
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Mr. Dan’s victory will likely calm fears in Europe’s political mainstream that Romania, which borders Ukraine and plays a vital role in defending NATO’s eastern flank against Russia, might join Hungary and Slovakia in opposing help for Ukraine and in cozying up to Moscow.
The New York Times
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The ballot came five months after Romania's constitutional court annulled an election over allegations of Russian interference and a massive social media promotion of the far-right frontrunner, who was not allowed to stand again.
Le Monde

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