Political Quake
Presidential Elections in Romania
Deutsche Fassung
Abstract
In Romania, the candidate of the liberal camp prevailed in the presidential elections. A strong voter mobilization in the second round prevented a victory for the right-wing nationalist George Simion. But after the annulment of the first round of voting in November 2024, all of the country's political institutions have been damaged. The mood is heated, expectations are high, the economic situation is poor, and the political options for the upcoming formation of a new government are all precarious. In addition, the geopolitical environment is having an impact on domestic politics. Disruptive fire is coming from the United States, which is so important for Romania.
(Osteuropa 6-7/2025, pp. 81–90)