Romanian nationalist Simion before election victory in the test of Trump nationalism

Romanian nationalist Simion before election victory in the test of Trump nationalism

The Eurosceptic George Simion seems to be on the best way, in the first round of the Working again to the presidency of Romania to be obtained on Sunday. This choice is as a test for the rise of the nationalist style by Donald Trump in the European Union

electoral and results

The surveys show that the former senator Crin Antonescu (65) and the mayor of Bukarest Nicusor Dan (55) with about 21-23% are about to be in second place, behind Simion, who achieves between 30 and 33%.

The data of the Exit surveys do not contain the considerable voices of Romanians abroad, where both Simion and Dan are popular.

political views by George Simion

The 38-year-old Simion opposes military help for neighboring Ukraine, criticizes the EU leadership and explains that he identifies the US President's “Make America Great Again” movement.

"This is not just an election victory, it is a victory of the Romanian dignity. It is the victory of those who have not lost hope of those who continue to believe in a free, respected and sovereign Romania," said Simion after the publication of exit surveys.

consequences of a possible victory

his possible victory in the run-off on May 18 could isolating Romania, endangering private investments and affecting the stability of the eastern NATO block, in which Ukraine against a three-year Russian" Invasion fights, according to political observers.

"Let's be careful with the results of the exit surveys ... Because they do not contain the voices of the diaspora. Let us wait for the exact counting that will be made later tonight," Dan told his followers.

background of the choice

The election took place five months after a first attempt, which was canceled due to alleged Russian interference in favor of the right -wing extremist freight rider Calin Georgescu, which has now been excluded by the candidacy.

Simion gave up his voice next to Georgescu, who described the election as "fraud" and called the people to get their country back. While dozens of people sang "Calin for President" before the polling station, Simion said that his voice was "for the restoration of democracy".

The influence of the diaspora

"It is possible that the voices of the diaspora are sufficient to bring Dan into the runoff election," said Sergiu Miscoiu, professor of political science at Babeş Bolyai University. "But Dan could have more difficult against Simion."

The role of the Romanian president

Simion is not the only politician in the style of Maga who strives for a choice in Central Eastern Europe. Karol Nawrocki, the presidential candidate of the main nationalist opposition party in Poland, will meet this week with Trump in the run -up to the presidential election on May 18

In the event of a choice, you would expand a group of Eurosceptic leaders, which includes the Prime Minister of Hungary and Slovakia.

"Romania and Poland are two important countries for the United States," Simion told Reuters on Friday.

"We represent partners and allies, both militarily and politically, for the current (US) administration. It is therefore important that Maga presidents in Bucharest and Warsaw are at the top."

Current military support

The President of Romania has a semi-executive role that includes commanding the armed forces and the chair of the Security Council, which decides on military help. So far, Romania has donated a patriot air defense system to Kiev, has been training Ukrainian fighter jet pilots and enables the export of 30 million tons of Ukrainian cereals over its Black Sea port Constanța since Russia.

In addition, the state's president can reject important EU votes with a veto and appoint

The Trump administration has accused Romania of suppressing political opposition and lacking democratic values ​​after the election in November due to what Vice President JD vance was canceled.