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Tight Presidential Runoff in Romania: Diaspora Vote Holds Key

Romania's presidential runoff election is extremely close between far-right candidate George Simion and pro-European independent Nicușor Dan; early voting among the large Romanian diaspora is crucial, with 158,000 of nearly 1 million overseas voters having cast ballots by Friday afternoon.

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Romanian Presidential Candidate Shuts Down Social Media Amidst Election Tensions

Nationalist Romanian presidential candidate George Simion closed his Facebook and TikTok accounts the day before the runoff election, citing respect for a day of silence, amidst concerns about online manipulation and following a previous controversy involving another candidate whose campaign was sus...

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Eastern European Nationalism: Resurgence and Implications

Nationalist parties are gaining ground in Eastern Europe, fueled by historical grievances and anxieties over loss of national sovereignty within supranational entities such as the EU, as seen in recent electoral successes in countries including Romania, Hungary, and Georgia.

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Rise of Ultranationalism in Eastern Europe Fuels Concerns

Ultranationalist leaders are gaining popularity in Eastern Europe, leveraging social media for propaganda and exploiting anti-EU sentiment despite their countries' economic dependence on the bloc; recent electoral successes in Romania and impending elections in Poland highlight this trend, exemplifi...

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Ukraine Reports Continued Attacks Amidst Russia's Declared Ceasefire

Despite a Kremlin-declared three-day ceasefire, Ukrainian officials reported over 500 attacks and at least 10 guided aerial bomb strikes, resulting in civilian deaths, with a National Guard commander citing similar instances following a previous Easter ceasefire.

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Romanian Government Collapses After Annulled Presidential Elections

Romania's Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu resigned, and his Social Democratic Party withdrew from the government following the annulment of the November 2024 presidential elections, creating a multi-level interim government and escalating political uncertainty.

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Polish Election: Anti-Establishment Candidates Challenge Ruling Duopoly

In Poland's upcoming presidential election, far-right libertarian Sławomir Mentzen and left-wing socialist Adrian Zandberg challenge the established duopoly of Law and Justice (PiS) and Civic Platform (PO), attracting significant support from younger voters disillusioned with the mainstream parties ...

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Romania's Election: A Choice Between EU Alignment and Ultranationalism

Romania's presidential runoff on May 18th features pro-EU mathematician Nicușor Dan against ultranationalist George Simion, whose 41% in the first round reflects deep public discontent; the outcome will decide Romania's future alignment with the EU and NATO.

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Poland's Presidential Election: PiS Candidate's Past Jeopardizes Chances

In Poland's upcoming presidential election, the ruling Law and Justice party's (PiS) surprise candidate, Karol Nawrocki, faces mounting challenges due to his controversial past and declining poll numbers, potentially jeopardizing PiS's chances against Donald Tusk.

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Bottoni Warns Against Adopting Orbán's Model in Romania

Historian Stefano Bottoni warns against adopting Viktor Orbán's model in Romania, citing the failures of authoritarian systems and highlighting the difficulty of replicating Orbán's success due to Romania's different political structure.

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Romanian Election Results Raise Concerns About Pro-Russia Shift

On May 4, 2025, George Simion, a Romanian presidential candidate with pro-Russian views, won a majority vote, raising concerns about Romania's foreign policy direction and its relationship with neighboring Moldova, which is currently threatened by Russia. This outcome contrasts with Romania's histor...

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Romanian PM Resigns After Far-Right Gains in Presidential Elections

Following the elimination of their presidential candidate in the first round of Romania's presidential elections, Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his resignation on Monday, triggering a political crisis and raising concerns about Romania's pro-Western stance.

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