Romania's pro-European parties, in a bid to counter the hard right's rise, have agreed to form a governing majority and possibly endorse a single candidate for a rerun of the annulled presidential election.
With a significant presence in the parliament, ultranationalists won more than a third of seats, signaling a surge in pro-Russian sentiments among the electorate. This necessitated a quick restructuring of the governmental landscape to prevent a hard-right governance.
The new government's formation comes just after the country's top court annulled the presidential vote due to allegations of Russian meddling, indicating the precarious nature of Romania's current political environment.
Analysts predict significant challenges ahead for the newly formed coalition as disagreements over policy and the high budget deficit compel them to devise reforms that may further alienate voters.
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