The leader of the opposition nationalist party Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) George Simion admitted defeat in the Romanian presidential election and congratulated his rival, Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan.
The first round took place on May 4, with Simion (41%) and Dan (21%) receiving the most votes.
Romania's 2025 presidential election comes amid a political crisis caused by the annulment of the results of the first round held in 2024, when independent candidate Calin Georgescu won but the vote was overturned due to alleged interference in the election process via social media. The decision sparked protests in the country and accusations that the Romanian government is suppressing the opposition, including from the US administration.