Romanians face choice between East and West in divisive presidential election | DW News

0 views
0%

Romanians face choice between East and West in divisive presidential election | DW News

Romania heads to the polls this weekend in a tense and deeply divisive presidential runoff that could reshape the country’s future and its place in Europe. The race pits hard-right nationalist George Simion against pro-Western reformer and current Bucharest mayor Nicu-Shor Dan. It’s being described not just as a political contest, but a choice between East and West.

Chapters:
0:00 Romania heads to the polls
2:10 Alina Mungio-Pippidi, Luiss Guido Carli University

For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/

Follow DW on social media:
►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews
►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews
►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/
►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews

Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
#romania #election #simion

Date: May 17, 2025