Nicușor Dan condemned George Simion's statements about France, saying that they do not reflect the opinion of Romanians and that he would apologize on behalf of the Romanian people
Emese Grancsa
Elections 2025
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Following George Simion's controversial statements on French television, Nicușor Dan, an independent candidate in the presidential elections, sent a message in French, expressing his regret and apologizing on behalf of the Romanian people. Simion criticized Paris and called President Macron a "dictator", provoking outrage from French journalists, who stressed that France is a democracy. The negative reactions were heightened by Simion's comparisons between France and Iran, which prompted a firm response from the show's moderator.
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VIDEO Nicușor Dan, reacție în limba franceză după scandalul provocat de George Simion: 'Mi-aș cere scuze în numele poporului român'
Mesajul lui Nicușor Dan în limba franceză după ce Simion a atacat Franța și l-a criticat pe Macron VIDEO
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