Romania's Presidential Election
Far-right populist Calin Georgescu secures first round in Romania's presidential election, facing off against reformist Elena Lasconi in a runoff. Incumbent prime minister beaten, highlighting voters' anti-establishment sentiment. Georgescu, with 22.95% of the vote, ahead of Lasconi and incumbent. Georgescu popular in diaspora. Lasconi running on anti-corruption reformist agenda. Presidential runoff on Dec. 8. Parliamentary elections on Dec. 1.