# @cgtneurope on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DJRnkKNv2dN
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/30169929-cgtneurope-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/7fd04d0f3b.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-05-05T14:30:34.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** CGTN Europe (@cgtneurope) — https://gondola.cc/cgtneurope

## Caption

Far-right nationalist George Simion, leader of the eurosceptic Alliance for the Union of Romanians, secured nearly 41% of the vote in the first round of Romania's rerun presidential election. Bucharest's pro-EU mayor, Nicușor Dan, followed with 21%, and Crin Antonescu, the ruling coalition's candidate, conceded after placing third.⁣
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The results show a significant increase in support for the far-right compared to the canceled election last year, in which candidate Georgescu received 23% before being barred over alleged Russian ties, which he and Moscow deny. Simion, who identifies as a Trump supporter, has stated he would bring Georgescu back into government if elected.⁣
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Simion supports unification with Moldova and opposes military aid to Ukraine while condemning Russia's military operation. The runoff election is scheduled for May 18.⁣
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#Romania #election #Georgescu #GeorgeSimion

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## Tags

romania, georgesimion, georgescu, election

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