Romania’s Social Democrats Lead in Parliamentary Elections Despite Surge of Far-Right Parties
In Romania’s parliamentary elections, the Social Democratic Party (PSD) appears to secure a lead with approximately 26% of the vote, despite a notable rise in support for far-right parties. The far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) is projected to take second place with 19%. The reliability of the exit polls is uncertain, and the presidential elections saw independent candidate Călin Georgescu winning the first round unexpectedly. Concerns over increasing far-right influence remain prevalent in the political landscape.