Romanians delivered a resounding anti-establishment message in the first round of the country’s presidential election rerun, propelling hard-right leader George Simion and Bucharest’s independent centrist mayor Nicusor Dan to a high-stakes runoff to be held on May 18.

Romanian nationalist candidate George Simion, on a visit to Paris on Friday, accused French President Emmanuel Macron of interference in his country's  tense presidential election rerun.

Romania’s 2025 presidential election has become a defining moment for its future in Europe, NATO, and the global economy. With the race tied, voters face a choice between pro-EU reform and rising nationalism.