Romania, Far-right

Far right in strong position as Romania votes in presidential election
Social Democrat Marcel Ciolacu and far-right George Simion are the most likely to move on to a run-off on December 8.
Romania presidential election: Why far-right leader George Simion's momentum is concerning for Nato
Romania, which shares a 650-kilometer (400-mile) border with Ukraine, has gained strategic importance since Russia invaded its neighbour in 2022. Despite his growing domestic support, Simion’s rhetoric is reason for alarm for Nato allies.
Far right targets breakthrough in Romania presidential vote
Daniel MIHAILESCU/AFP/AFP Romanians voted Sunday in the first round of a presidential election amid a surge in inflation and fears over the war in neighbouring Ukraine that could favour far-right leader George Simion ... are high for Romania, which ...
Romania votes for a new president with far-right seeking win
Observers expect the final vote to pit the nationalist George Simion against Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, of the Social Democratic Party. The frontrunners for the largely ceremonial role are Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu,
Romanians vote in presidential election focused on high living costs, Ukraine war
BUCHAREST, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Romanians vote on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election that may give a shot at victory to hard-right politician George Simion, who opposes military aid to Ukraine, admires Donald Trump and wants to emulate Giorgia Meloni's Italy.
Far-right candidate targets breakthrough in Romania presidential vote
In the first round of Romania's presidential election on Sunday, far-right leader George Simion is campaigning to replace President Klaus Iohannis, a liberal and staunch Ukraine ally. The election
Romania votes for new president amid rising far-right
Experts expect the final vote to pit far-right George Simion against incumbent center-left Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. The diaspora is expected to play a pivotal role in the outcome of the election.
Hard Right's Simion in With a Chance as Romanians Vote for President
Romanians vote on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election that may give a shot at victory to hard-right politician George Simion, who opposes military aid to Ukraine, admires Donald Trump and wants to emulate Giorgia Meloni's Italy.
Polls open in Romania in first round of presidential election
Romanians started casting ballots on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election that could pit a far-right nationalist against the incumbent leftist prime minister in the runoff.
Far Right Eye Breakthrough In Romania Presidential Vote
Romanians were voting Sunday in the first round of a presidential election amid a surge in inflation and fears over the war in neighbouring Ukraine that could favour far-right leader George Simion.
Far-right hopes for breakthrough in Romania presidential vote
Romanians are casting ballots on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election that could pit a far-right nationalist against the incumbent leftist prime minister in the run-off. Thirteen candidates are vying for the presidency in the European Union and Nato member country,
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Romania's Presidential Showdown: Nationalism vs. Leftist Governance
Romania is holding a presidential election, with far-right nationalist George Simion potentially facing incumbent leftist ...
Romania's radical right leader Simion, a Trump fan, eyes presidency
George Simion, Romania's youngest presidential candidate, admires U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and would stop military ...
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It's Election Season In Romania. Here's Everything You Need To Know.
Romania has been rocked by high inflation in recent years ... "We need to help Ukraine win this war." George Simion, ...
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Romania holds presidential election Sunday that could narrow to nationalist and leftist candidates
At the campaign headquarters of his far-right nationalist party in Romania's capital, George Simion hailed Donald Trump's re-election days before he runs in his own country's presidential race. He ...
Romania's radical right leader Simion, a Trump fan, sets eyes on presidency
George Simion, Romania's youngest presidential candidate, admires U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and would stop military ...
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Romania's Presidential Race: A Clash of Ideals
Romanians head to the polls for the presidential election's first round. Key contenders are hard-right George Simion and ...