Presidential Elections 2025 | Foreign press on the Romanian elections: between honest voting and political polarization

<p>The international press comments on the second round of the Romanian presidential elections, highlighting the differences between exit-poll polls and political reality. The Guardian points out that these polls are based on the honesty of voters, and that George Simion, the far-right candidate, rejected the results, claiming victory on the basis of his own unverified data. In contrast, POLITICO notes that Nicușor Dan, the pro-European centrist candidate, gained a significant lead over Simion. Le Figaro and Deutsche Welle also note the political polarization and the importance of the elections for Romania's future in the European context.