The first round of presidential elections in Romania: the far-right candidate leads.

The leader of the far-right party 'Alliance for the Union of Romanians' George Simion is leading the results of the first round of presidential elections in Romania, having received 40.94% of the votes. In second place is the former mayor of Bucharest Nicusor-Daniel Dan, running as an independent candidate, with 20.99%.

According to the Romanian Central Electoral Commission, Simion received twice as many votes as Dan and the candidate from the 'National Liberal Party' Crin Antonescu, who garnered 20.09%, after counting 99.99% of the ballots.

Since no candidate exceeded 50% of the votes, a second round will take place in two weeks, on May 18, 2025. Simion and Dan, who is known for his anti-corruption efforts, will compete in it.

Crin Antonescu conceded defeat and stated that 'the votes have spoken.' He did not provide recommendations for voting to his supporters in the second round.

Other candidates, Victor Ponta and Elena Lasconi, received significantly fewer votes - 13.06% and 2.68%, respectively.

The first round of elections has concluded in Romania

The first round of presidential elections in Romania has concluded, with George Simion emerging victorious. He is the leader of the far-right party 'Alliance for the Union of Romanians' and received 40.94% of the votes. The second place was taken by the former mayor of Bucharest Nicusor-Daniel Dan, who ran independently, receiving the support of 20.99% of the voters.

According to the vote count, Simion proved to be much more popular than his main opponents Dan and Crin Antonescu from the 'National Liberal Party,' who received 20.09% of the votes. Thus, no candidate received enough votes for an unconditional victory.

It is also known that the second round of elections will take place in two weeks. Simion and Dan, who has a reputation as an anti-corruption fighter, will face off. At the same Time, Crin Antonescu acknowledged his defeat and expressed respect for the will of the citizens.

Overall, the first round of elections in Romania was successful for Simion and Dan, who showed strong support among voters. We look forward to the results of the second round to determine the new president of the country.