In the first round of Romania's presidential election, hard-right populist George Simion gained 40.5% of the votes, outpacing his primary contender, pro-EU Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan, who secured 20.9%. Simion expressed gratitude to his voters, positioning himself as a representative of trust and solidarity. Meanwhile, he opposes EU leadership and advocates for a closer partnership with the US, emphasizing rejection of EU influence on cultural policies. This election is a rerun of last year's annulled vote due to concerns over Russian interference, highlighting the contentious political landscape in Romania.
"I want to thank from the bottom of my heart all those who chose to vote (for me) with the number one position on the ballot paper, it was an act of courage, trust and solidarity."
"I for one am aligned with the US President Donald Trump's 'Make America Great Again' movement and I want Romania to have a strategic partnership with the US."
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