The Romanian Constitutional Court officially rejected ultra-nationalist candidate George Simeon’s request to annul the results of the second round of the presidential elections, thus affirming the legitimacy of the electoral process and the election outcomes
This means that the official certificate declaring liberal Bucharest mayor Nikushor Dan the winner, with a substantial lead, will remain unchanged and will confirm his status as the newly elected head of state. Prior to this, in the morning hours, the Court’s justices convened for a ceremonial meeting at 12:00, during which the results of the vote were officially confirmed in the presence of notable political and ceremonial guests, including President Iliye Bogany and the newly elected President Nikushor Dan. According to sources, around 10:00 a.m., the Constitutional Court unanimously assessed Simeon’s petition, which demanded the annulment of the voting results, and it was baselessly rejected. The court’s official statement emphasizes that the decision is final and, from the moment of its announcement, it is binding and unchangeable, as confirmed by the country’s Central Electoral Bureau. Consequently, the legitimacy of Nikushor Dan’s election has been officially secured and cannot be contested on procedural or legal grounds. However, the reaction of ultra-nationalist candidate George Simeon was swift. He called the court’s decision “the continuation of a coup” and urged his supporters “to continue the fight and join him.” This call triggered further tensions and highlighted that political and legal disputes concerning the election results in Romania are continuing to escalate ahead of the final certification. At the same time, investigative actions have begun regarding threats of violence directed at the newly elected president. According to sources, law enforcement agencies have already initiated criminal cases over reports of possible threats of physical harm against Nikushor Dan from unknown individuals, raising concerns about stability and security in Romanian politics. Dan’s victory in the second round of the presidential elections on May 18 was a landmark event for the country. The Bucharest mayor, a liberal aligned with the unifying political course, secured a convincing win over the ultra-right candidate George Simeon. Notably, the overseas votes in over 20 countries demonstrated a significant support for Dan, indicating a high level of mobilization among the Romanian diaspora. Further details about the biography and political stance of the new president, as well as analytical insights and prospects for his leadership, can be found in the article by «European Pravda» editor Serhii Sydorenko. The article examines who Nikushor Dan is, what goals he pursues, and how he plans to align with the country’s political historical trajectory amid increasing tensions and internal challenges. It is expected that the certification of the election results in the near future will conclude this prolonged and tense period of political disputes and will strengthen the position of the newly elected president in the domestic political arena, reaffirming his legitimacy in the face of new challenges and opportunities for the country.