2025 Romanian presidential election
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Presidential elections are expected to be held in Romania in April 2025 following the annulment of the results of the 2024 presidential elections.[1]
Background
[edit]Previous election annulled
[edit]On 6 December 2024, 48 hours before the second round of the 2024 presidential elections, the elections were annulled by the Romanian Constitutional Court, because of suspected Russian intervention on behalf of far-right candidate, Călin Georgescu, who took a shock lead in the first round with 23%.[2]
Second Ciolacu cabinet
[edit]After the parliamentary election, the Second Ciolacu Cabinet was formed as a minority coalition between PSD, PNL, UDMR and minority parties on December 2024, days before Christmas. Furthermore, Ilie Bolojan became President of the Senate of Romania and Ciprian-Constantin Șerban became President of the Chamber of Deputies of Romania. The cabinet passed with a seven-vote majority and became official. Opposition leaders (most prominently George Simion) called the cabinet illegitimate and for the resignation of Klaus Iohannis, current President of Romania.[3] [4] [5]
Candidates
[edit]- Crin Antonescu, former Interim President (2012), President of the Senate (2012–2014), senator (2008–2016), and deputy (1992–2008), endorsed by the PNL, PSD, UDMR and other ethnic minorities.[6]
- Ana Birchall, former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice of Romania in Viorica Dănilă's Cabinet.[7]
- Nicușor Dan, incumbent mayor of Bucharest, as an independent candidate[8] endorsed by the Justice and Respect in Europe for All Party.[9]
- Daniel Funeriu, former Minister of Education[7]
- Teodor Nițulescu, former mayor of Alexandria (1996–2001), prefect of Teleorman County (2001–2004, 2009–2012) and deputy (2004–2008), announced through a video on TikTok on 7 December 2024 that he will run for president, if Georgescu is not allowed to do so.[10]
- Elena Lasconi, president of Save Romania Union, mayor of Câmpulung Muscel, qualified in the annulled second round of the 2024 election
- Cristian Sima, businessman[7]
Declined
[edit]- Ilie Bolojan, leader of the National Liberal Party,[1] former mayor of Oradea and president of the council of Bihor County. Incubent President of the Senate of Romania;
- Dan Puric, actor[11]
Possible candidates
[edit]- Călin Georgescu, far-right independent candidate who previously scored first place in the 2024 Romanian presidential election might candidate again if he's allowed by the electoral commission.[12]
- George Simion, president of Alliance for the Union of Romanians, said he or one of his party members will run for president if Georgescu cannot.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Fodor, Simona (16 December 2024). "Romania elections: Bucharest mayor to run for president in 2025". Romania Insider. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
- ^ "Anulate, rezultatele primului tur al alegerilor prezidențiale din România". Vatican News (in Romanian). 2024-12-06. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ "Cine vor fi miniștrii din noul Guvern și cum s-au împărțit portofoliile între PSD, PNL și UDMR. Emil Hurezeanu și Daniel David, printre viitorii miniștri - HotNews.ro" (in Romanian). 2024-12-22. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ^ "Cine sunt miniștrii din noul Guvern Ciolacu. Noul cabinet va avea 16 ministere". Euronews (in Romanian). 2024-12-31. Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ^ Redacția (2024-12-27). "Le Figaro: Sfârșitul lamentabil al mandatului lui Klaus Iohannis / Criticii săi îl numesc "un rege leneș"". G4Media.ro (in Romanian). Retrieved 2024-12-31.
- ^ "Crin Antonescu acceptă să fie candidat unic la alegerile prezidențiale din partea coaliției PSD-PNL-UDMR-Minorități". Euronews.ro (in Romanian). 2024-12-22. Retrieved 2024-12-22.
- ^ a b c Miron, Andi (26 December 2024). "Cei 8 candidați favoriți să candideze la prezidențiale, în 2025. Călin Georgescu și Crin Antonescu, în capul listei: "E un cal mort / O bunicuță care a abuzat de dulciuri"". ziare.com (in Romanian). Retrieved 26 December 2024.
- ^ "VIDEO Nicușor Dan: Intenționez să candidez la alegerile prezidențiale din 2025 / Sunt zone întregi din statul român capturate de grupuri de interese". HotNews.ro (in Romanian). 2024-12-16. Retrieved 2024-12-16.
- ^ "Primul partid care anunță public susținerea pentru Nicușor Dan: "Dorim ca acesta să fie primul pas către o alianță de susținere" - HotNews.ro" (in Romanian). 2024-12-18. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- ^ "TikTok - Make Your Day".
- ^ "Ar candida Dan Puric din partea AUR la prezidențiale? "România s-a contaminat..."". YouTube.
- ^ "Va mai candida Călin Georgescu la alegerile prezidențiale? Verdictul ciudat al lui Tudorel Toader". Newsweek Romania. 2024-12-30. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
- ^ "George Simion a dat cărțile pe față. Va mai candida sau nu?". Cotidianul RO (in Romanian). 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
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