ルーマニア やり直やりなおし大統領だいとうりょう選挙せんきょ 首都しゅと市長しちょうダン氏し 勝利しょうりを宣言せんげん

In Romania, Eastern Europe, a runoff for the re-held presidential election was held on the 18th.

The vote counting is almost finished, and Mr. Dan, the mayor of the capital Bucharest who advocates for the continuation of a pro-European course, has declared victory after surpassing the leader of the far-right party in terms of vote share.

On the 18th in Romania, a runoff for the presidential election was held, and the race was between Mr. Simion, leader of the far-right party Alliance for the Union of Romanians, who led in the first round of voting on the 4th of this month, and Mr. Dan, the mayor of Bucharest, who advocates for the continuation of a pro-European course.

According to the election management authorities, with 99% of the votes counted, Mr. Dan has received 53 percent of the votes.

83%, Mr. Simeon 46

At 17%, Mr. Dunn is ahead by just over 7 points.

Local media are reporting that Mr. Dan has won.

Mr. Dunn gave a speech in front of his supporters, saying, This is your victory.

From tomorrow, Romania will open a new chapter.

He declared victory, saying, No matter who you voted for, lets all work together to build Romanias future.

In Romania, in last Novembers presidential election, an unknown, pro-Russian candidate named Mr. Georgescu took the lead by utilizing social media. However, concerns were raised about possible Russian election interference and the methods of using social media, resulting in the election being invalidated.

In the re-run election, Mr. Simion, who is aligned with Mr. Giorgescu, gained support and attracted attention as his victory could potentially change Romanias relationship with the EU and other matters.