Cristian Tudor Popescu warns of possible political changes in Romania after the presidential elections, highlighting the risks of a Simion-Ponta final

Cristian Tudor Popescu analyzes the impact of the presidential elections on the power structure in Romania, warning that a final between George Simion and Victor Ponta would be a 'catastrophe'. He sees the current political debates as a smokescreen, given the economic and geopolitical crisis. CTP stresses that the next administration will have to take tough measures to avoid default, similar to the situation in 1999. He also discusses the future of Marcel Ciolacu, saying that he cannot be removed from office without PSD support, even if the party settles its internal accounts.