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Elections in Romania: Left remains in power, right gains ground!
Romania's social democratic ruling party secures a majority while the far right gains influence.
Elections in Romania: Left remains in power, right gains ground!
Romania is on the verge of a political change! The left-wing Social Democratic Party (SDP) held its own in the parliamentary elections with 24 percent of the vote and is expected to retain its majority. But the surprise comes from the emerging, far-right Alliance to Unify Romanians, which recorded a notable increase with around 18 percent of the vote. A dramatic election campaign that has the nation in suspense!
The elections are on track to achieve the highest voter turnout in 20 years, with over 52.3 percent of eligible voters casting their ballots. The final results are still pending as the votes of the hundreds of thousands of Romanians abroad who tend to support conservative parties have yet to be counted. Amid growing support for ultra-nationalist and anti-establishment parties, Romania faces a crucial challenge that tests the current government's pro-European and pro-Ukrainian stance.
The rise of right-wing extremism
Voters now face a historic decision: Do they want to preserve Romania's young democracy or risk falling back into Russia's sphere of influence? Lasconi warns urgently about the dangers posed by Georgescu's rise and emphasizes the need to defend Romania's democratic values. The coming days will be crucial as Georgescu and Lasconi head into the second round of presidential elections on December 8.