Romania's new president faces many challenges after surprise election victory
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23-May-2025
ROMANIA'S NEW PRESIDENT FACES MANY CHALLENGES AFTER SURPRISE ELECTION VICTORY - In Romania's presidential election on May 18, the liberal mayor of Bucharest, Nicusor Dan, won a surprise victory over right-wing nationalist candidate George Simion. With Dan set to be inaugurated after months of controversy over the presidential selection process, Will Mortenson uses the Freedom and Prosperity Indexes to break down the key challenges that the new president will face.
ORIGINAL AIRDATE: 05/23/24
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