New President of Romania: Voters Were Angry at Established Political Parties

The new president of Romania, Nicusor Dan, aims to restore Romanians' trust in national governance. He stated this during a press conference in Bucharest after his victory over the radical-right candidate George Simion. Dan attributed the rise of radical-right politics to public anger towards established political parties.

Despite initial polls favoring Simion, Dan secured a decisive win with a 7% margin. As a former anti-corruption activist and independent mayor of Bucharest, Dan believes radical-right influence can be curbed if politics delivers tangible results. The election's second round became a referendum on Romania's European alignment, with many voters displaying EU flags.

Dan promises to continue Romania's foreign policy, including support for Ukraine. His measured communication style and multilingual abilities reflect his academic background in Paris. The election outcome has eased concerns in European capitals about Romania's eurosceptic and pro-Russian shifts.