In Romania, The first round of the presidential election in Romania had been canceled against the backdrop of suspicions of Russian interference. Five months later, it is still the far right Pro-Moscow that leads the election organized again on May 4.
Definitive result this Monday, May 5: George Simion, Fan of Donald Trump, came widely in the lead after having collected just over 40% of the vote. The 38-year-old man is known for his anti-European positions, anti-NATO and to be against military support in kyiv. He is also Persona Non Grata in Ukraine Following his positions considered to be anti-Ukrainian by kyiv.
If he is not openly pro-Russian, he still went to vote in the company of the pro-Russian candidate excluded from this election, Călin Georgescu, whom he also wants to offer as Prime Minister in the event of a victory. George Simion does not hesitate to display his support for Donald Trump. He was also invited to the American president’s inauguration ceremony in Washington last January.
If it is elected in the second round on May 18, Romania would therefore take a nationalist turn which worries Brussels. But his victory is not acquired. In front of him, The candidate who arrived in second place is well known to Romanian voters And seems to have a larger voice reserve for the second round.
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