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Nicușor Dan's election as Romanian president

Nicușor Dan's May 2025 election victory and assumption of Romania's presidency.

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Events and statements, in date order.

Von der Leyen
European Union
May 18, 2025, 09:11 PM
Direct quote
“My warmest congratulations to Nicușor Dan on his victory tonight!”
Von der Leyen congratulates Nicușor Dan on his victory tonight and notes the Romanian people have turned out massively to the polls.
Source excerpt
My warmest congratulations to Nicușor Dan on his victory tonight! The Romanian people have turned out massively to the polls. They have chosen the promise of an open, prosperous Romania in a strong Europe. Together, let’s deliver on that promise. Looking forward to working with you.
On the Romanian election victory
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Von der Leyen
European Union
May 27, 2025, 08:08 AM
Statement summary
Von der Leyen congratulates Nicușor Dan over the phone
Von der Leyen congratulates Nicușor Dan over the phone and urges them to show that a strong Europe delivers solutions.
Source excerpt
I congratulated Nicușor Dan over the phone. You are now President for all Romanians. Together, let’s show all that a strong Europe, with a strong Romania at its heart, delivers solutions. That’s the noble work I want to carry out with you.
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