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Exclusive: Romania's President Dan pushes for Moldova and Ukraine’s EU bid, challenging Hungary

In a joint interview with Euronews and Euronews Romania, Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced that technical negotiations for Moldova’s EU accession will begin following a pro-European vote, despite Hungary’s veto on Ukraine.

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Exclusive: Romania's president pushes for Moldova and Ukraine’s EU bid

In a joint interview with Euronews and Euronews Romania, Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced that technical negotiations for Moldova’s EU accession will begin following a pro-European vote, despite Hungary’s veto on Ukraine.

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Romania charges ex-presidential candidate over coup attempt

Georgescu and 21 other suspects are accused of plotting violence after the presidential election was cancelled over alleged Russian interference last December.

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Romania lays to rest divisive first post-communist leader Ion Iliescu

Romania's first post-communist president, Ion Iliescu, was buried on Thursday amid stark divisions over his legacy. He died at 95, symbolising Romania's tumultuous transition.

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Romanians are nostalgic for communist dictator Ceaușescu: Who was he?

A recent survey reveals 66.2% of Romanians believe Nicolae Ceaușescu was a good leader, despite his repressive regime.

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How young Romanians may contribute to EU security and earn some money

A new law is being discussed at the parliament in Bucharest that allows young people aged between 18-35 to follow a four-month training program. During this time, they would be paid and at the end, would also receive an allowance.

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Romania's Călin Georgescu announces withdrawal from politics

Georgescu said he made his decision to take a step back following the conclusion of the presidential race, which for him indicated "the sovereignist movement has come to a close."

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Fake Euronews video alleging Romania election meddling spreads online

A doctored video using Euronews' logo falsely claims Romania cautioned France over interference in the recent presidential ballot. Bucharest has in fact accused Russia of meddling in the vote.

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Fact check: Did France ask Telegram to silence Romanian conservatives?

Paris has categorically rejected the allegations made by Telegram founder Pavel Durov, who has provided no evidence to back up his allegations.

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EU elections Super Sunday shows centre-left parties remain in freefall

Experts told Euronews that centre-left parties are losing connection to voters across the continent in a period of time when social issues are pressing.

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Romania accuses Russia of interference in Sunday's presidential runoff

The authorities pointed to a fake video that falsely claimed that French troops stationed in Romania had been dressed in Romanian gendarmerie uniforms to interfere in the country's tense election redo.

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Romania breathes sigh of relief after presidential election thriller

Romania's political crisis ends with Nicușor Dan's firm victory in the presidential elections runoff on Sunday. Dan, an independent pro-Western candidate, won 53.60% of the vote.

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Nicușor Dan wins Romanian presidential election in dramatic comeback

Stakes have never been this high in Romania's post-communist history, as Romanians voted in a crucial and polarised presidential election runoff on Sunday, in which centrist Nicușor Dan faced nationalist George Simion.

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Romanians vote in cliffhanger election as tensions continue to rise

Stakes have never been this high in Romania's post-communist history, as Romanians vote in a crucial and polarised presidential election. Centrist Nicușor Dan faces nationalist George Simion, with diaspora turnout doubling.

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Macron takes centre stage in Romania’s election showdown

As Romania's election campaign closes, George Simion accused Emmanuel Macron of interference, while Nicusor Dan received Macron's support in a warm conversation.

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Romanians to choose Simion or Dan in presidential vote runoff

Romanians face a presidential election redo on Sunday. Hard-right George Simion scored a victory over pro-European Nicușor Dan in the first round, but recent surveys show the race is tight.