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Yet, it’s important to note that the elections are far from over. Under Romania’s electoral framework, candidates must secure a majority—over 50% of the votes—to win outright. With no candidate achieving this in the first round, the two frontrunners, Simion and Dan, will face off in a second-round runoff scheduled for May 18th, where the stakes will be high and the outcome pivotal for Romania's future.
The Candidates: A Study in Contrasts
The two candidates advancing to the runoff represent starkly contrasting political ideologies and approaches.