Nicușor Dan, president-elect, published an article in 2000 on nationalism, highlighting the contradictions between nationalist and anti-nationalist positions.

In his article in DILEMA, Nicușor Dan analyzes Romanian nationalism, challenging anti-nationalist views and emphasizing the importance of collective identity. He distinguishes between real communitarianism, which offers a sense of belonging, and the Western model, which imposes distance. Dan is convinced that nationalism can contribute to Romania's social and economic development by provoking reflection on national identity.