Romanian Presidential Election: Tension, Chaos, and Extreme-Right Resurgence
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 12:20 am
As Romania nears its high-stakes presidential vote, political tensions are palpable. Economic woes and anti-establishment fervor are fueling a notable resurgence of extreme-right sentiments, setting the stage for potential chaos. Voters now face a critical choice between traditional governance and radical alternatives amid mounting political uncertainty.
Sentiment antisystème, pouvoir d’achat en berne et regain nationaliste, plusieurs raisons motivent les électeurs.
À l’issue du vote qui se tiendra dimanche, le pays pourrait s’enfoncer un peu plus dans le chaos.
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