Romania’s motion of confidence stands as a ‘democratic instrument’, says Simion
"The real problem is not the vote itself, but the pressure that was put on MPs to ignore it — phone calls, negotiations, attempts to convince them not to follow…
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Romania’s parliament ousts pro-EU PM Bolojan in no-confidence vote
The motion, initiated jointly by the left-wing Social Democrats (PSD) and the right-wing Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), received 281 votes in the 464-seat…
Knock ’em down, but they get up again: AUR may oust Romania’s pro-EU government
One year ago, on May 4, 2025, George Simion achieved a historic result in the first round of the presidential election, winning approximately 41 per cent of the…
‘Political revenge’: Romanian broadcaster shut down after challenging election annulment
A Romanian news channel that repeatedly questioned the cancellation of last year’s presidential election has had its broadcasting licence revoked.
Defeated Simion may be back if new coalition fails to grasp gargantuan deficit
The Brussels elite breathed a sigh of relief last month when Bucharest mayor Nicușor Dan defeated conservative populist George Simion to become Romania’s new…
Romanian court rejects Simion’s request for annulment of elections
Romania's Constitutional Court unanimously rejected George Simion's request that the country's presidential elections be annulled.
The battle for a conservative Romania is only just beginning
George Simion’s defeat last Sunday in Romania’s presidential election run-off is yet another cautionary tale for eurosceptics and anti-establishment insurgents…
George Simion demands annulment of Romanian elections
George Simion, runner-up in Romania's May 18 presidential elections, asked the country's Constitutional Court (CCR) to annul the recent elections, accusing France…
Pro-European Union Nicușor Dan wins Romanian elections
Nicușor Dan, the pro-European mayor of Bucharest, won Romania's presidential election in a second-round runoff against nationalist populist George Simion.
My election night in Bucharest: the Right loses, then asks questions on foreign interference
With 99.8 per cent of polling stations counted by 1:50 a.m. local time, Romania’s presidential runoff came to a close.
Romanians wanted UK’s Charles as their king, says presidential candidate
Many Romanians wanted King Charles III to lead a restored Romanian monarchy, the country's leading presidential candidate said on May 15.
How a Simion presidency can reboot Romanian statecraft
It may be too early to tell whether George Simion is a man of destiny, even if he does win the Romanian presidency this Sunday.
Romania: Renew President Hayer accused of meddling in presidential elections
Renew Europe President Valérie Hayer has come under fire for her outspoken support of pro-European candidate Nicușor Dan in Romania’s presidential election,…
Stand by for the transfiguration of Romania: George Simion
The elections taking place this spring mark the moment of Romania’s genuine transfiguration.
The Right reminds the Left, be careful what you wish for
When the Romanian establishment blocked presidential candidate Călin Georgescu from running, they seemingly believed that they were doing themselves a favour.
Ciolacu resigns as Romania’s prime minister after first-round election result
Romania’s Marcel Ciolacu has resigned as prime minister following the results of the country's presidential election first round, stating that his coalition was…
Romania: Right-wing candidate Simion wins first round of re-run election
George Simion, leader of Romania’s right-wing nationalist AUR party, has won in the first round of the re-run presidential election, taking 41 per cent of the…
Romania: Barred Georgescu’s allies to run for president in his place
George Simion, chairmain of the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR) and Anamaria Gavrilă of the Party of Young People (POT), have announced they will run…
Romanian elections favourite Georgescu’s candidacy rejected
Călin Georgescu, frontrunner in the Romanian presidential elections to be re-run in May, has had his candidacy rejected by the Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) for…
Mass protest in Romanian capital in support of presidential candidate Georgescu
Thousands of Romanians took to the streets of the capital Bucharest protesting against the annulment of the presidential elections in December and voicing support…
Romanian election favourite Georgescu detained by police
Romania’s presidential election front-runner Călin Georgescu has been taken in by police for questioning.
Romanian Conservatives step down ‘to support Georgescu’ in re-run elections
Romania's Conservative party AUR has announced it will pull out of the forthcoming re-run of the country's presidential election to support the winner of the previous…
Romania pushes presidential election re-run back to May
Romania's coalition government has opted to push back the country's re-run of its 2024 presidential election to May.
Romanian election annulment ‘to go to ECHR’, says victor’s lawyer
The issue of Romania's annulled presidential election is to be heard at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), media in the country has reported.
Exclusive: ‘It’s a coup d’état!’ says Romanian presidential candidate George Simion
The Romanian state is attempting a coup d'état in order to cling to power, according to a candidate in the country's disputed presidential elections.
Romania top court annuls presidential election results
Romania's top court annulled the result of the first round of the country's presidential election on December 6, adding that the entire election process would have…
Romania’s new major player AUR sets out stall for next government
Romania's political landscape has been undergoing a seismic shift as the right-wing Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) party solidifies its position as a…
EU-sceptic, hard-right populist wins first round in Romanian presidential elections
In Romania's first round of presidential elections, hard-right populist Călin Georgescu, previously a little-known candidate, has surprised observers by taking…
Romanian nationalist AUR party in second place as elections loom, polls say
According to the latest polls, George Simion's right-wing nationalist Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) party has evolved from a fringe movement during the…
Romanian nationalists AUR join European Parliament’s ECR group; Hungary’s Fidesz to stay out
The Alliance of the Union of Romanians (AUR), active in Romania and Moldova, has been admitted to the European Conservative and Reformists (ECR) group in the European…