Civil society and the political spectrum in Romania continue to actively discuss the results of the recent presidential elections, which were officially concluded with the announcement of Bucharest Mayor Nikusho Danu’s victory
However, amid numerous assessments and comments from various political forces, particular attention was drawn to the decision of the far-right political party AUR and its leader, Djorje Simion, who are attributed with a markedly different approach to the country's situation. Initially, after the voting concluded, Djorje Simion publicly acknowledged defeat and congratulated his opponent on winning. This signaled acceptance of the results; however, within a few days, his stance changed dramatically. It is known that the leader of AUR announced plans to challenge the election 결과 at the Constitutional Court, citing the same grounds that previously led to the annulment of the first-round results of last year's elections. According to information published by "European Truth" citing HotNews.ro, Simion claims he did not suffer any defeat and that his team has not given up. In his view, Ukrainians still support him and continue fighting for his cause despite the voting results. "We are not defeated. We do not give up. No one has defeated us. The Romanian people have awakened and no longer intend to sleep. Respectfully to the 5 million citizens who cast their votes for us, I want to state: we will remain in the struggle's weight," said the politician. A notable aspect of his statement was his promise to challenge Nikusho Danu’s registration as the incumbent president at the Constitutional Court. According to Simion, this decision will be based on grounds previously used to annul the 2022 December elections, namely alleged violations or interference in the voting process. Specifically, the politician expressed concern over electoral tourism from Moldova and attempts at interference by the French state. He mentioned testimonies published on Telegram, claiming there was French government interference in the voting process to censor the votes of Romanian citizens. "The testimony of one Telegram user, alleging French interference in our elections, is telling. I demand that the founder of this channel responds before the elections are recognized as legitimate," Simion emphasized. He also highlighted that although his efforts to contest the results may prove unsuccessful, he refuses to abandon his position and vowed to fight until the end. An important aspect is that the leader of AUR announced that his party would not participate in further political processes, including meetings of the newly formed government and the inauguration ceremony. This can be interpreted as an act of protest and refusal to recognize the administrative and judicial procedures leading to the formation of a new government. It is worth recalling that Simion previously acknowledged defeat in the elections and congratulated Nikusho Danu on his victory. He explained that his decision was aimed at maintaining public peace and preventing conflict. "We avoided bloodshed on Sunday — this is important, but it does not mean we should be treated as fools," the politician remarked in an interview with the press. In summary, analysis of his statements and actions suggests that the political struggle in the country continues, and the legitimacy of the elections remains open for discussion and legal review. The vote count, finalized with the official declaration of results, showed that pro-European candidate Nikusho Danu received over 53.60% of the votes, making him the legitimate new head of state. The themes and consequences of these events are significant not only for Romania but also for European society as a whole, as elections in neighboring countries continue to serve as an important indicator of political sentiments and geopolitical trends in the region. A more detailed analysis of these events and their impact on the future of Romanian politics can be found in relevant analytical articles and studies, including the piece titled "Romania chooses the EU: why the presidential elections in neighboring countries became a sensation of European scale."