Huge turnout in Romania’s cliffhanger election

Romanians turned out in significant numbers for the presidential election, choosing between pro-EU centrist Nicușor Dan and far-right Eurosceptic George Simion, who previously topped the first round amid political turmoil. With over 25% voter turnout by noon, Dan hopes to leverage this momentum to overcome Simion, who has allied with the controversial Călin Georgescu. This election is seen as a referendum on Romania’s pro-Western stance versus a potential shift towards isolationism, with crucial implications for the country’s foreign policy and economic stability.