Simion’s Romanian election win sparks right-wing jubilation around Europe – POLITICO

Top right-wing officials across Europe hailed George Simion’s victory in the first round of Romania’s presidential re-run on Sunday as a major boost for nationalist and euroskeptic forces within the EU.

“Congratulations to George Simion, Vice President of ECR Party, on the excellent result in the first round of the presidential elections! Wishing you the best of luck in the second round!” said Mateusz Morawiecki, former Polish prime minister and current president of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) group in the European Parliament.

A vocal admirer of U.S. President Donald Trump, Simion has embraced a nationalist, anti-establishment agenda that mirrors MAGA-style rhetoric. His victory on Sunday raises the prospect of Romania aligning with anti-Ukraine voices at the EU leaders’ table, alongside Hungary and Slovakia.