Marcel Ciolacu resigns as leader of Romania’s Social Democrats after presidential defeat, Liberal leadership also under pressure
Romanian prime minister Marcel Ciolacu announced that he is stepping down as leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) after finishing in third place in the first round of the presidential elections.
Romania Premier Ciolacu Concedes Defeat In Presidential Vote
Romania's pro-European Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said Monday his party "won't challenge" the narrow result that showed him eliminated from the country's presidential election, announcing his resignation as party leader.
Romania in shock after far-right populist enters presidential election's runoff with most votes
Romania's political landscape is reeling after a little-known, far-right populist secured the first round in the presidential election, going from an obscure candidate to beating the incumbent prime minister and a reformist politician.
Romania in shock after far-right candidate wins first round of presidential election
Calin Georgescu, a far-right independent candidate, will enter the run-offs with almost 23% of the vote - despite polls initially suggesting he would get less than 10%.
Romania set for right-wing runoff after PM eliminated
The runoff vote in Romania's presidential election will be contested by the center right and far right after social democratic Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu was beaten into third place.
More surprises in the aftermath of Romania’s presidential election
Elena Lasconi, leader of the USR (Save Romania Union) pushed ahead, ousting Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, who was a clear favourite to win the first round.
Ultranationalist candidate leading in 1st round of Romania's presidential election
Ultranationalist candidate Calin Georgescu is leading by a narrow margin in the first round of Romania’s presidential election, the country’s Permanent Election Authority announced late Sunday. Georgescu has garnered 22.08% compared with Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu’s 22.07% with 81% of the votes counted.
Far-Right Populist Surprises In Romanian Presidential Election
Elena Lasconi of the Save Romania Union party, or USR, stood at about 18%, and George Simion, the leader of the far-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians, or AUR, took 14.1%. After polls closed, 9.
Pro-Putin Newcomer Deals Shock Upset in Romania Vote
A little-known pro-Russian candidate was set to win the first round of Romania’s presidential election after an unprecedented backlash against establishment candidates left Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu facing elimination.
A far-right populist and a reformist will face off in Romania’s presidential run-off
Independent Calin Georgescu faces reformist Elena Lasconi on December 8. PM Marcel Ciolacu has resigned as Social Democrats’ ...
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Ultranationalist candidate scores stunning first-round win in Romania election
Hard-right Călin Georgescu comes from nowhere to snatch victory as liberal Elena Lasconi claims second place ahead of seismic ...
Far-right candidate takes shock lead in Romania presidential election
A far-right, pro-Russia candidate has taken a surprise lead in the first round of Romania's presidential election, with ...
Who is Calin Georgescu, the far-right populist who won the 1st round of Romania’s presidential race?
Most polls predicted Calin Georgescu to win less than 10% of the vote in the first round of Romania’s presidential election.
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Romania completes vote count in first-round election
On November 25, Romania finalized the vote count for the first round of elections. Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, who had ...
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Romania's pro-western stance under threat as far-right populists lead elections
A pro-Russian candidate known for his opposition to the European Union and NATO, Calin Georgescu, shockingly surged into the ...