Independent presidential candidate Nicușor Dan held a press conference in which he asked politicians to dedicate the next two weeks to a "debate necessary for Romanian society"

In a press conference, Nicușor Dan called on politicians to leave room for a necessary social debate ahead of the May 18 elections. He highlighted the diametrically opposed choices of voters: a pro-Western and an anti-Western direction, and the importance of choosing a culture of dialog versus a culture of hate. Dan is optimistic that Romanian society will make the right choice, stressing that the voice of the citizens will be crucial in this period. He avoided discussions about political alliances, focusing on the importance of elections and different visions.