Romania's political landscape is in disarray as the constitutional court annulled the presidential elections due to campaign finance violations, which were allegedly influenced by Russian interference. The right-wing candidate's removal provided an opening for ultranationalist George Simion, who succeeded in the first round of voting with 41%. Simion campaigns against military support for Ukraine while aligning Romania with Hungary and Slovakia, despite being labeled a security threat by neighboring countries. The decisive second round pits him against Nicusor Dan, raising concerns among Western diplomats about Romania's political direction.
George Simion's call for protests against the annulled elections suggests a growing populist sentiment and reflects heightened tensions within Romanian politics.
Simion's campaign stance indicates a shift towards ultranationalism, advocating for less military alignment with Ukraine and closer ties to Hungary and Slovakia.
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