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The latest news in politics, from the Government, Parliament, and Presidency. Everything about candidates and the most important information about elections. Interviews with politicians, polls, political decisions that affect us.

Elena Lasconi officially announced who she will vote for

Elena Lasconi officially announced who she will vote for

Former presidential candidate, Elena Lasconi, stated on Tuesday that she will go to vote on Sunday, May 18, and will express her electoral preference in favor of Romania’s European direction.…

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New poll for the 2025 presidential elections: It's a close call. George Simion or Nicușor Dan? Who will win over Ponta and Antonescu's voters?

New poll for the 2025 presidential elections: It's a close call. George Simion or Nicușor Dan? Who will win over Ponta and Antonescu's voters?

Just five days before the second round of the presidential elections on May 18, the battle between George Simion and Nicușor Dan is completely balanced. Both candidates are rated at…

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European socialists sound the alarm: Never with the far-right. Romania has the duty to defend European values

European socialists sound the alarm: Never with the far-right. Romania has the duty to defend European values

Just a few days before the presidential elections in Romania, the leaders of the Party of European Socialists (PES) and the S&D group in the European Parliament issue a clear…

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Simion avoids confrontation: He leaves the country in the midst of an electoral debate marathon

Simion avoids confrontation: He leaves the country in the midst of an electoral debate marathon

George Simion, the AUR candidate in the presidential elections, left the country just a week before the second round of the presidential elections, when a series of electoral debates are…

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Ilie Bolojan announces that he will vote for Nicușor Dan in the second round. Will he take on the role of prime minister?

Ilie Bolojan announces that he will vote for Nicușor Dan in the second round. Will he take on the role of prime minister?

Interim President Ilie Bolojan stated that he will vote for Nicușor Dan in the second round of the presidential elections. „After analyzing the candidates in the second round, I will…

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Viktor Orban lets go of Simion, after Kelemen Hunor's harsh reaction

Viktor Orban lets go of Simion, after Kelemen Hunor's harsh reaction

Hungarian Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, stated in an official declaration on Saturday that his government does not wish to influence in any way the presidential elections in Romania, in a…

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Kelemen Hunor contradicts Viktor Orban, who sent a message of support for Simion

Kelemen Hunor contradicts Viktor Orban, who sent a message of support for Simion

In a surprising stance, Kelemen Hunor suggests that he does not agree with Viktor Orban’s support for George Simion. The President of UDMR announces that the visit of the AUR…

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George Simion thanks the US for permanently removing Romania from the Visa Waiver program (Video)

George Simion thanks the US for permanently removing Romania from the Visa Waiver program (Video)

AUR leader George Simion, a candidate in the presidential elections, thanked the USA for definitively removing Romania from the Visa Waiver program. In an interview with MAGA influencer Jack Posobiec,…

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Nicușor Dan believes that there is a possibility for PSD to vote for a Bolojan Government

Nicușor Dan believes that there is a possibility for PSD to vote for a Bolojan Government

Nicușor Dan believes that there is a possibility for PSD to vote for a Bolojan Government if he wins the presidential elections. He hinted that he wouldn’t want the future…

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Who will lead the Government? Simion: "A Romanian who loves peace". Nicușor Dan: "I really want Mr. Bolojan"

Who will lead the Government? Simion: "A Romanian who loves peace". Nicușor Dan: "I really want Mr. Bolojan"

During Thursday evening’s presidential candidates debate, George Simion and Nicușor Dan discussed their vision regarding the Government after Marcel Ciolacu resigned. George Simion supports the eternal whim of a „government…

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Key exchange from the Nicușor Dan - George Simion debate

Key exchange from the Nicușor Dan - George Simion debate

There was a long and at times heated debate on Thursday evening between Nicușor Dan and George Simion, the two candidates vying to be the next president of Romania. One…

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Scenarios for the second round: How Simion can be defeated

Scenarios for the second round: How Simion can be defeated

The survey presented Wednesday evening by Nicușor Dan, conducted by Verifield, is accurate, says sociologist Remus Ștefureac, the director of INSCOP. Survey before the second round: Simion 54.8%, Dan 45.2%.…

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President Bolojan: Every Romanian who will vote will make history. Performance is achieved with seriousness, not scandal

President Bolojan: Every Romanian who will vote will make history. Performance is achieved with seriousness, not scandal

Interim President Ilie Bolojan urges Romanians to go out and vote according to their conscience, stating that every Romanian who shows up at the polls will make history. Attending the…

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Simion wants to visit Ukraine and Moldova as president, even though he is banned from entering both countries

Simion wants to visit Ukraine and Moldova as president, even though he is banned from entering both countries

AUR candidate in the presidential elections, George Simion, stated that if elected as President of Romania, he wants to visit both Kiev and Chernivtsi, with the first visit being to…

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Ciolacu officially announced his resignation from the position of prime minister

Ciolacu officially announced his resignation from the position of prime minister

Marcel Ciolacu has officially announced his resignation from the position of prime minister following the PSD’s decision to break the governing coalition. UPDATE: Interim President Ilie Bolojan has acknowledged the…

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PNL unanimously voted to support Nicușor Dan in the second round. PSD will not support any candidate

PNL unanimously voted to support Nicușor Dan in the second round. PSD will not support any candidate

The leaderships of PSD and PNL have voted in separate meetings on how they will position themselves in the second round of the presidential elections. Thus, the PSD leadership has…

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Nicușor Dan: We are in the second round, it will be difficult. I am optimistic that we will win it

Nicușor Dan: We are in the second round, it will be difficult. I am optimistic that we will win it

Independent candidate Nicușor Dan, who made it to the Romanian presidential runoff alongside George Simion (AUR), surpassing the candidate of the ruling coalition, Crin Antonescu, by tens of thousands of…

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Crin Antonescu acknowledges his defeat, but does not clearly recommend to his supporters who to vote for in the second round

Crin Antonescu acknowledges his defeat, but does not clearly recommend to his supporters who to vote for in the second round

Crin Antonescu acknowledged his defeat after Nicușor Dan moved into second place in the real-time vote count for the first round of the presidential elections in Romania. He said he…

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Crin Antonescu spoke in English with foreign journalists about the "trauma" of the canceled elections (Video)

Crin Antonescu spoke in English with foreign journalists about the "trauma" of the canceled elections (Video)

The candidate of the ruling Romanian coalition in the presidential elections, Crin Antonescu, came to vote on Sunday morning, accompanied by his wife (Adina Vălean) and his daughter, at a…

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Nicușor Dan: I voted for many silent, honest, hardworking people who have not been represented by anyone until today (Video)

Nicușor Dan: I voted for many silent, honest, hardworking people who have not been represented by anyone until today (Video)

Nicușor Dan came to vote on Sunday morning, together with his life partner, at Luceafărul School in Bucharest. The General Mayor of Bucharest voted „realistically” because Romania is going through…

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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
It’s not about Romania? Oh yes!
It’s not about Romania? Oh yes!
Bogdana Boga
CNN: The Epstein storm could bring down a world leader – but not Trump
CNN: The Epstein storm could bring down a world leader – but not Trump
Gabriela Pleș
The EU is subtly turning towards China to escape Trump’s grip
The EU is subtly turning towards China to escape Trump’s grip
Where Rutte goes wrong when talking about Europe’s defense and what the NATO chief actually needs to do
Where Rutte goes wrong when talking about Europe’s defense and what the NATO chief actually needs to do
Europe takes first steps to reduce its dependence on the U.S.
Europe takes first steps to reduce its dependence on the U.S.
Gabriela Pleș
Washington Post: Europe and Asian democracies could become a superpower without the U.S.
Washington Post: Europe and Asian democracies could become a superpower without the U.S.
Gabriela Pleș
Why Europe should temper its enthusiasm for Carney
Why Europe should temper its enthusiasm for Carney
Gabriela Pleș
Why the madman theory doesn’t help Trump
Why the madman theory doesn’t help Trump
How Trump hit Russia harder than any Ukrainian missile
How Trump hit Russia harder than any Ukrainian missile
Gabriela Pleș
Washington Post: global backlash against Trump’s “paramilitary” force
Washington Post: global backlash against Trump’s “paramilitary” force
Gabriela Pleș
BUSINESS
Romania’s Energy Ministry briefly published, then withdrew, a plan to cap electricity and gas margins
Romania’s Energy Ministry briefly published, then withdrew, a plan to cap electricity and gas margins
Romania faces €231 million NRRP loss after Constitutional Court blocks magistrates’ pensions, says Dragoș Pîslaru
Romania faces €231 million NRRP loss after Constitutional Court blocks magistrates’ pensions, says Dragoș Pîslaru
India does not completely give up Russian oil, despite Trump’s statements
India does not completely give up Russian oil, despite Trump’s statements
Public sector wages declined in 2025, as their share of GDP fell to 8.8%
Public sector wages declined in 2025, as their share of GDP fell to 8.8%
Revolut Overtakes Traditional Banks to Lead Romania’s Card Market
Revolut Overtakes Traditional Banks to Lead Romania’s Card Market
US plan to replace every molecule of Russian gas in Eastern Europe is deadlocked: Trump’s nervousness has spooked buyers
US plan to replace every molecule of Russian gas in Eastern Europe is deadlocked: Trump’s nervousness has spooked buyers
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
“We are witnessing a murder at The Washington Post”: how billionaire Jeff Bezos is dismantling a 150-year-old newspaper – and why it matters
“We are witnessing a murder at The Washington Post”: how billionaire Jeff Bezos is dismantling a 150-year-old newspaper – and why it matters
Gabriela Pleș
After Romania and France, Dacia sales have plummeted in two other major markets in Europe
After Romania and France, Dacia sales have plummeted in two other major markets in Europe
Romanians feel deceived – only Hungary ranks higher for fake news
Romanians feel deceived – only Hungary ranks higher for fake news
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
‘F*ck ICE!’ Protest on the Grammy stage as artists denounce U.S. immigration policy and the Trump administration (Video)
‘F*ck ICE!’ Protest on the Grammy stage as artists denounce U.S. immigration policy and the Trump administration (Video)
Tesla discontinues Model X and S vehicles as Elon Musk pivots to robotics
Tesla discontinues Model X and S vehicles as Elon Musk pivots to robotics
France to ditch US platforms Microsoft Teams, Zoom
France to ditch US platforms Microsoft Teams, Zoom
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