Romania has elected Nicusor Dan, a mathematician and current mayor of Bucharest, as president, marking a shift against the long-standing political elite. His election is seen as a protest against the hard-right nationalist George Simion, who represents traditional values and Euroscepticism. The election results reflect a desire for change among the urban middle class, while fears of regression under Simion's leadership mobilized voters for Dan. The election also highlighted concerns over foreign influence, particularly from Russia. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)