Pro-EU Wins in Eastern Europe
As nationalist and eurosceptic movements surge across Europe, recent elections in Romania and Poland have offered a boost to pro-European Union forces, signaling resilience on the EU’s eastern front amid geopolitical instability, CE Report quotes Agerpres
In Romania, centrist independent Nicusor Dan defeated right-wing nationalist George Simion in a tense presidential run-off, securing 53.6% of the vote. The election followed the annulment of a previous round due to alleged Russian interference. Dan's victory was welcomed by EU and NATO leaders, reinforcing Romania’s western alignment as the country grapples with economic woes and prepares to become Europe’s leading gas producer.
In Poland, pro-EU Rafal Trzaskowski, Warsaw's mayor and a member of the Civic Coalition, led the first round of the presidential election with 31.36%. He now faces conservative historian Karol Nawrocki, backed by the right-wing PiS party, in a June 1 run-off. The outcome may significantly impact Poland's foreign policy and its alignment with Brussels.
Despite gains by far-right candidates, the strong showing of pro-EU contenders in both countries suggests enduring support for European integration in Eastern Europe.
