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European elections — shift to the right, run-off elections and political instability

Reactions after the second round of Presidential election in Romania

The mayor of Bucharest, Nicușor Dan (center), an independent presidential candidate supported by the “Force of Right” (FD) party, celebrates his victory with a Romanian flag in hand — a few hours after the first exit poll results were announced, in Bucharest, Romania, early in the morning of May 19, 2025. Source: EPA / ROBERT GHEMENT/EPA/AAP Image

As many as three European countries voted over the weekend — with far-reaching consequences for the continent's political future. In Romania, the pro-European candidate Nicușor Dan prevailed. In Poland a runoff election between liberal Rafal Trzaskowski and national conservative Karol Nawrocki will decide the future. And in Portugal, despite the election victory of the centre-right party, there is once again the threat of an unstable government, while the far-right Chega Party is making massive gains.


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As many as three European countries voted over the weekend — with far-reaching consequences for the continent's political future. In Romania, the pro-European candidate Nicușor Dan prevailed. In Poland a runoff election between liberal Rafal Trzaskowski and national conservative Karol Nawrocki will decide the future. And in Portugal, despite the election victory of the centre-right party, there is once again the threat of an unstable government, while the far-right Chega Party is making massive gains.


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