Presidential election in Romania 2025 - statistics & facts
On May 18, 2025, Romania held a highly anticipated presidential election runoff, marking one of the most pivotal moments in its recent political history. The independent candidate Nicușor-Daniel Dan, serving as the mayor of Bucharest and known for his pro-European and anti-corruption stance, secured a significant victory over George-Nicolae Simion, the controversial leader of the right-wing Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR). This election took place against the backdrop of unprecedented political turmoil, following the annulment of the previous election just six months earlier due to credible suspicions of foreign interference, particularly linked to alleged Russian influence campaigns.
