Centrist Dan Secures Romanian Presidency, Defeating Far-Right Pro-Trump Opponent
In a surprising turn of events, Romania's centrist mayor of Bucharest, Nicușor Dan, has claimed victory in the presidential election, defeating hard-right candidate George Simion, who had aspirations of aligning Romania’s policies with those reminiscent of U.S. President Donald Trump's. Dan's success reflects a broader sentiment in Europe against divisive nationalism.
As the official results rolled in, Mr. Dan secured approximately 54% of the votes from Romania’s electorate, outpacing Mr. Simion's 46%. This election marked…