Telegram Controversy Shadows Pro-European Dan’s Victory in Tense Romanian Presidential Battle

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The election on Sunday marked a dramatic reversal from the first round where Dan had significantly trailed his opponent.A controversy
Tense Romanian Presidential Battle
was fueled by record voter turnout, with participation reaching nearly 65% compared to 53% in the first round
election held in late 2024 due to allegations of Russian interference, which Moscow denied
Far-right candidate C?lin Georgescu, who had won that first round, was banned from standing again.Simion, the 38-year-old leader of the
His nationalist platform included opposition to military assistance for Ukraine and criticism of EU leadership.Despite conceding with the