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Romania's Political Shift: New PM Amid Far-Right Surge

5/8/2025

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Romania is navigating a political shift as Catalin Predoiu steps in as interim prime minister after pro-EU leader Marcel Ciolacu's resignation. This change comes on the heels of far-right candidate George Simion's surprising lead in the presidential elections, capturing over 40% of the vote. The upcoming runoff on May 18 could reshape Romania's foreign policy and its ties with the EU.

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Romania is navigating a political shift as Catalin Predoiu steps in as interim prime minister after pro-EU leader Marcel Ciolacu's resignation. This change comes on the heels of far-right candidate George Simion's surprising lead in the presidential elections, capturing over 40% of the vote. The upcoming runoff on May 18 could reshape Romania's foreign policy and its ties with the EU.