Romanian Liberal Mayor Nicus Dan won a tense race for the presidency

Liberal, Pro-Mayor of Bucharest, Nicusor Day, struggled with a strong challenge of Romanian right-wing nationalist nationality to win presidency after several months of political turbulence.

George Simion, the leader of the far right Aur party, won the dramatic victory of the first tour of this month, riding a wave of anger from Romanians late last year due to Russian interference.

But it was quietly spoken Nicusor day who crossed victory, winning 54% of the vote in Romania, although Simion was more successful in the diaspora.

“We have to build Romania together no matter who you voted,” the day said, when his victory was safe.

More than 11.6 million Romanians voted in Sunday dismissal, and the day attracted support from more than six million.

The mathematician was waiting after midnight on Sunday before he could be absolutely sure that the numbers were on his side and could join their supporters in the park opposite the city house in Bucharest.

They went wild, sing his name and cheering. At one point, he was almost recorded, but it was a huge moment for the president and his supporters after several months of political tension.

“The community of Romanians who want a deep change in Romania victory,” the day said.

Mihai, one of the many supporters of the day who gathered outside their election seat in the capital, said the BBC “really worried about Simion.”

“I want to choose a pro-European way. It’s the only way. That really matters,” he added.

Andrea, who came with her young daughter, told the BBC, “We’re so happy, we wanted to be here with other Nikosura supporters.

“It means a better future for our children, for us. Good life for all of us and honest Romania.”

Romanians are largely dissatisfied with the dominance of the mainstream parties and turbulence in this European Union and the NATO Member State has increased earlier this month because its candidate failed to make a second round.

While NICUSOR is a campaign day against the fight against corruption and support for the North-East Neighbor in Ukraine, Simion attacked the EU and called for the cutting of Help Kiev.

“Russia, don’t forget, Romania is not yours,” Danov sang a supporter.

Although the exit polls gave him victory, they did not include the vote of all important diaspora and Simion approached the belief that he could still win.

“I won, I am the new president of Romania and returning the strength to Romanians,” he initially insisted on it.

It wasn’t until early hours, Monday, he admitted victory on Facebook. The protest planned by his supporters then apparently called.

During the election campaign, Simion was standing side by Calin Georgesac, a far right digit, which at the end of last year, sets on Romania with the first-class presidential victory last year, built a huge ticktok campaign.

Voting was annulled due to allegations of campaign cheats and Russian interference and Georgescu is again prohibited. Russia denied any participation.

The question of BBCs on Sunday is whether it behaves like Georgescu’s doll, George Simion said, “Dummies are those who annulled the election … I am the man of my people and my people voted for Calin Georgesca.

“Do we only like democracy when a good guy won? I don’t think that’s an option.”

He said that Patriota was accused of called Mainstream media to spoil him like a Prourish or fascist.

The key to Simion success in the first round was his extraordinary victory among the diaspora voters in Western Europe, including in the UK.

His supporters reappeared on Sunday, with partial results, giving him a 68.5% in Spain, 66.8% in Italy and 67% in Germany. He also had an edge in the UK, where voters said they would choose Calin Georgesac if the authorities did not banned them to run.

“We didn’t know anything about (Georgescu), but then I listened to what he was saying, and you can say that he is a good Christian,” said the 37-year-old Catalin Grancea.

She promised to return to Romania that Simion was beaten and her mother Mary said she also voted for change: “Our children were forced to leave Romania because they could not find any jobs there.”

However, the Nicusora Day voters went out in even larger numbers and in Romania and abroad. In neighboring Moldova 87%, Romanians supported Bucharest Mayor.

Presidents of Moldova and Ukraine congratulated him on his victory.

“Moldova and Romania stand together, supporting each other and working desktop for a peaceful, democratic and European future for all our citizens,” said Mia Sand.

“For Ukraine, as a neighbor and friend, it is important that Romania is a reliable partner,” Volodimir Zelenski said in Kiev.

The President of the European Commission Ursula von Der Leien said that they were at the social media that Romanians have proven in massive numbers and “elected a promise of open, prosperous Romania in Strong Europe”.

In the end, it was emphasized “No” voting for non-compliance with the nationalist vision of Romania, a well-known provocate and a man whose commitment to EU membership and was not clear to the basic values ​​of the block.

Despite the strong view in the district, those of Romanians who are concerned about what he stood to seem to have gathered to block it from the authorities.

But Simion won a significant piece of voting, and his message will still resonate with many.