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 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
Tech News TikTok made changes ahead of Romanian election re-run, says Virkkunen The European Commission started an investigation into TikTok last December following reports about voter influence through social media. 08/04/2025
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
Tech News Tiktok, Meta, Google and X invited to Romanian election stress test The November presidential vote has been annulled due to attempts to influence votes through social media. 26/03/2025
EuroVerify Did Europe ban Romanian ultranationalist Georgescu's election bid? After Romanian ultranationalist Călin Georgescu was disqualified from the country's presidential race, a series of posts sharing disinformation have appeared on social media platforms. Euroverify debunks their claims. 19/03/2025
Europe News Romanian constitutional court rejects Calin Georgescu's candidacy Romania's top court upheld the electoral committee's earlier rejection of 'TikTok Messiah" Georgescu's candidacy, causing demonstrations in Bucharest on Tuesday evening. 11/03/2025
Europe News Romanian electoral committee halts Calin Georgescu's presidential bid Georgescu's bid for the Romanian presidency was suspended over documentation issues related to campaign funding, prompting him to condemn the decision as undemocratic. 09/03/2025
Romania Romania detains six for alleged treason amid Russian espionage probe In an unprecedented move, authorities in Bucharest arrested six citizens Wednesday for organising a paramilitary group with Moscow's support, linked to the expulsion of the Russian military attache to Romania and his deputy. 06/03/2025
Europe News Romania expels Russian military attache in Georgescu-linked slap Bucharest expelled Russia's military attaché Victor Makovskiy and his deputy for violating the Vienna Convention, the foreign ministry told Euronews Romania. 05/03/2025
Europe News Romanian prosecutors charge Georgescu in unexpected criminal case The Romanian ultranationalist politician was picked up by police for questioning earlier on Wednesday regarding false funding sources and false information in his last campaign. 26/02/2025
Romania Romania registers lowest natality rate in last 100 years There has been a downward trend since 1960 in the number of children born in the EU. In 2024, Romania recorded its lowest natality rate in the last 100 years. 12/02/2025