Europe News EU elections Super Sunday shows centre-left parties remain in freefall Experts told Euronews that centre-left parties are losing connection to voters across the continent in a period of time when social issues are pressing. 20/05/2025
Romania Romania accuses Russia of interference in Sunday's presidential runoff The authorities pointed to a fake video that falsely claimed that French troops stationed in Romania had been dressed in Romanian gendarmerie uniforms to interfere in the country's tense election redo. 19/05/2025
Europe News Romania breathes sigh of relief after presidential election thriller Romania's political crisis ends with Nicușor Dan's firm victory in the presidential elections runoff on Sunday. Dan, an independent pro-Western candidate, won 53.60% of the vote. 19/05/2025
Europe News Nicușor Dan wins Romanian presidential election in dramatic comeback Stakes have never been this high in Romania's post-communist history, as Romanians voted in a crucial and polarised presidential election runoff on Sunday, in which centrist Nicușor Dan faced nationalist George Simion. 18/05/2025
Europe News Romanians vote in cliffhanger election as tensions continue to rise Stakes have never been this high in Romania's post-communist history, as Romanians vote in a crucial and polarised presidential election. Centrist Nicușor Dan faces nationalist George Simion, with diaspora turnout doubling. 18/05/2025
Europe News Romanians abroad begin voting in presidential election runoff Most recent local surveys indicate the runoff has narrowed to a near tie between presidential candidates George Simion and Nicușor Dan, with experts saying Sunday's result could boil down to turnout. 16/05/2025
Europe News Macron takes centre stage in Romania’s election showdown As Romania's election campaign closes, George Simion accused Emmanuel Macron of interference, while Nicusor Dan received Macron's support in a warm conversation. 16/05/2025
Europe News Romanians to choose Simion or Dan in presidential vote runoff Romanians face a presidential election redo on Sunday. Hard-right George Simion scored a victory over pro-European Nicușor Dan in the first round, but recent surveys show the race is tight. 16/05/2025
Europe News Simion seeks diaspora support in Romanian presidential race last leg Ahead of Sunday's election, Romanian hard-right presidential candidate George Simion campaigns abroad, targeting the Romanian diaspora vote. Euronews spoke to him at the European Parliament in Brussels. 15/05/2025
Europe News Defence is no longer free, Romania's interim president tells Euronews In an Euronews Romania interview ahead of a crucial presidential election on Sunday, Ilie Bolojan warned that the scale of the hybrid threat from Russia will demand increased spending to keep his country safe. 14/05/2025
Romania Romania presidential hopeful Simion's emissaries reach out to Orbán Fighting for every vote to win Romania’s presidential elections next Sunday, hard-right nationalist candidate George Simion seeks an alliance with Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. 12/05/2025
The Europe Conversation 'Our position is very clear. It's a Russian war against Ukraine,' says Simion In an Euronews and Euronews Romania exclusive, the AUR party leader, who won the first round of the Romanian presidential election repeat on Sunday, said Russia is waging war on Ukraine, but that Ukraine must respect international treaties and the rights of national minorities. 09/05/2025
The Europe Conversation 'I want Romania to maintain its pro-Western direction,' presidential hopeful Dan says In a joint interview with Euronews and Euronews Romania, Dan, who came in second on Sunday's vote count, maintained his strongly pro-Western stances, especially on Ukraine, starkly contrasting with those of his opponent, George Simion. 09/05/2025
Europe News Candidates spar over war in Ukraine in fiery Euronews Romania debate The two candidates chose Euronews Romania for their decisive, three-hour debate in the crucial election race — a political thriller after a dramatic vote annulment in December and with the future of NATO’s eastern flank nation in the balance. 08/05/2025
Europe News Ukraine should enter the EU, Romanian presidential hopeful Dan says Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan told Euronews and Euronews Romania he is prepared to mount a strong challenge against nationalist candidate George Simion in Romania's presidential vote runoff, advocating for a pro-European direction. 07/05/2025
Europe News I am a Euro-realist, Romania's George Simion tells Euronews In an Euronews and Euronews Romania exclusive, the AUR party leader, who won the first round of the Romanian presidential election repeat on Sunday, said he remains in favour of the country's membership in the EU and NATO, but that he wants a Europe of nations and not one overarching bloc. 06/05/2025
Europe News Romania appoints caretaker PM following presidential race loss fallout The interim post can be held for a maximum of 45 days, during which time the interim prime minister will have only limited executive powers. 06/05/2025
Romania Romanian PM resigns amid ruling coalition's post-election fallout Romanian PM Marcel Ciolacu stepped down after Crin Antonescu failed to reach the presidential election runoff, further fracturing the ruling coalition amid political turmoil. 05/05/2025
Europe News Simion's Romanian election win sets stage for runoff thriller AUR party leader George Simion is ahead in Romania's presidential election, with 40.1% of votes in his favour, according to preliminary results. He will now have to face an independent pro-Western candidate, Nicușor Dan — another surprise choice — in the second round in two weeks' time. 04/05/2025
Europe News Romanian Catholics mourn Pope Francis with special mass and prayers Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88, and services in his honour have been held by Catholics worldwide including those in Romania. 23/04/2025
Romania Romanian regulators urge adherence to rules about lamb slaughter As Romania celebrates Easter, live lamb markets have opened across many communities. Although the number of slaughterhouses has declined, dozens remain across Romania. However, the EU has clear legislation when it comes to the slaughter of animals. 18/04/2025
Europe News Romanian troops simulate urban warfare to boost military readiness Situated on NATO's eastern flank, Romanian military forces have begun conducting military combat drills in urban areas. 17/04/2025
Europe News Nearly 40% of Romanian voters undecided before presidential election Romania's 4 May election re-run sees undecided voters following allegations of Russian interference. Four candidates are polling strongly. 16/04/2025
Europe News Data shows Romania's brown bear population higher than estimated According to research conducted by Romania's Forestry Research Institute, there are up to 13,000 bears living in Romania, much higher than the 8,000 previously estimated. 15/04/2025
Europe News NATO Black Sea naval exercise concludes: vigilance is of the essence The Romanian Navy deployed its forces to the full in the Black Sea, with dozens of ships, patrol planes, helicopters, and thousands of military personnel taking part in the large naval exercise. 11/04/2025
Europe News As Romania gears up for election rerun, who are the frontrunners? Romanian voters will cast their ballots for the second time in six months on 4 May, with another far-right candidate, George Simion, leading opinion polls. 04/04/2025