In the recent election in Romania, the center-left Social Democratic Party (PSD) led by Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu secured about a quarter of the vote, positioning them as the front-runners ahead of the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR). Ciolacu sees this as a mandate for the country to continue its pro-EU stance while protecting national values. The presidential race will see liberal Elena Lasconi of the Save Romania Union (USR) facing off against a challenger in the second round, as both the PSD and PNL did not qualify.
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Von der Leyen tells Xi EU-China ties are at ‘inflection point’
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa conveyed to Chinese leader Xi Jinping that EU-China relations are at an "inflection point" due to trade imbalances and China's support for Russia amid the Ukraine war. Both sides emphasized the need for mutual solutions to longstanding issues as the summit marks 50 years of EU-China relations, overshadowed by tensions over trade and geopolitical concerns. Want More Context? 🔎
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