The Great Reset: George Simion's rise shakes Romania – PM quits after election shock.
"Romania is at a political crossroads. Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has resigned after his Social Democrat Party quit the ruling coalition—just days after far-right [just right wing] nationalist George Simion secured a stunning 40.9% in the first round of the 2025 presidential election. As Romania braces for the May 18 run-off, Simion is set to face liberal Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan in a race that could redefine the country's future. The rise of Simion’s anti-EU, nationalist platform—amid public outrage over the annulled 2024 election and fears of Russian interference—has triggered political instability in this key NATO and EU member.
"Interim President Ilie Bolojan must now appoint a caretaker prime minister as Romania faces up to 45 days of uncertainty. Will Simion’s Trump-style populism take Romania down a nationalist path, or will Dan’s pro-European stance offer a course correction? Watch our deep dive into Romania’s unfolding crisis and its implications for Europe, Ukraine, and global alliances."
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