ルーマニア やり直やりなおし大統領だいとうりょう選せん 極右きょくう政党せいとう党首とうしゅが首位しゅいで決選けっせん投票とうひょうへ

In Romania, Eastern Europe, concerns were raised about possible Russian intervention, and on the 4th, a rerun of last years invalidated presidential election was held.

Local media reports that the leader of the far-right party is expected to take the lead and advance to the runoff election.

In Romania, an unknown pro-Russian candidate took the lead in last Novembers presidential election by utilizing social media, but the government pointed out the possibility of Russian interference, and the election was invalidated.

On the 4th, a re-run election was held locally, and based on exit poll results, local media report that Mr. Simion, the leader of the far-right party Alliance for the Union of Romanians, is expected to take the lead with just over 30% of the votes.

And both Mr. Antonescu, the former lawmaker and joint candidate of the ruling coalition, and Mr. Dan, the mayor of the capital Bucharest, are following with just over 20%.

According to local media, none of the candidates secured a majority, and it is expected that Mr. Simion and the second-place candidate will proceed to a runoff election to be held on the 18th of this month.

Mr. Simion is known for his skeptical stance toward the EU, which Romania is a member of. In last years election, he came in first place, and his views are similar to those of a candidate who was not allowed to run this time. On the 4th, they appeared together at a polling station, emphasizing their close relationship.

If Mr. Simion is elected, it is expected that the relationship between Romania and the EU will change significantly, so the outcome of the runoff election is attracting attention.