Presidential candidate Nicușor Dan leaves the polling station after voting in the second round of the presidential election in Făgăraș, Romania, on May 18, 2025. Getty Images/Alex Nicodim
As reported by Hotnews.ro publication
On Friday, October 24, a group of several people booed the President of Romania Nicușor Dan during a formal ceremony in Iași dedicated to the 165th anniversary of the founding of Alexandru Ioan Cuza University and the George Enescu National University of Arts. The event took place after his arrival from Brussels, where the European Council meeting was held, and immediately moved to the National Theater, where the ceremony took place.
When his car rolled up to the entrance, a group of people began shouting: “Shame”, “Traitor”, “Go to Ukraine” and “You are the weakest president”. Nevertheless, Dan waved to the crowd and entered the theater building.
“Shame”, “Traitor”, “Go to Ukraine” and “You are the weakest president”
Romania’s Presidential Elections: Context and Results
In December last year, the Constitutional Court of the country voided the results of the elections held in November. The winner in the first round was the pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu, but Romanian security services raised suspicions of possible interference by Russia, which led to Georgescu being barred from running.
The first round of the snap presidential elections took place on May 4, 2025. The runoff featured the ultra-right candidate George Simion (40.96% of the votes) from the Alliance for the Union of Romanians and the independent candidate, the head of Bucharest Nicușor Dan (20.99%).
On May 18, 2025, Romania held the second round, with Dan winning, obtaining more than 54% of the votes. His opponent Simion gathered over 46% and attempted to challenge the results in the Constitutional Court. However, the court unanimously confirmed Dan’s victory, rejecting as unfounded his request to annul the results.
According to information from foreign sources, Dan during the campaign promised to fight corruption, support Ukraine, and keep the country’s course toward Europe.
On May 26, Dan solemnly took the oath and officially became head of state. Among his priorities he highlighted education, health care, justice, the economy, the environment, and foreign policy.
Their actions show signs of criminal offenses under Article 345 of the Ukrainian Criminal Code, ‘Threats or violence against a law enforcement officer’ and Article 194, ‘Deliberate destruction or damage of property.’ The relevant notices have been sent to the National Police
See also:
- Romanian President Nikushor Dan announced details of the new Cabinet program on June 9, with the new Prime Minister’s name to be revealed in ten days amid ongoing political consultations.
- Romanian prosecutor charged far-right ex-presidential candidate Călin Georgescu with fascist and racist propaganda, glorifying war criminals. His political rise was fueled by social media despite election controversies and bans.
- Former Romanian presidential candidate Kelin Giorgescu’s chief bodyguard Horatiu Potra was arrested in Dubai, with Romania awaiting extradition confirmation from the UAE amid national security concerns.
