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.
Key Points
- Far-right populist Calin Georgescu leads with 22.95% of the vote
- Reformist Elena Lasconi follows with 19.17%
- Incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu beaten with 19.15%
- Georgescu popular in Romania's diaspora
- Lasconi running on anti-corruption reformist agenda
- Presidential runoff scheduled for Dec. 8
- Parliamentary elections on Dec. 1
Pros
- Increased voter engagement with 52.5% turnout
- Possibility of electing the first female president in Romania's history
- Highlighting voters' anti-establishment sentiment
Cons
- Rise of far-right populist candidate
- Incumbent prime minister beaten
- Uncertainty in Romania's political landscape