According to information provided by the Romanian election office, the election attendance after four hours of voting is as much as 21 percent. more than in the first round. So far, 2.6 million citizens have voted, which is about 15 percent. entitled.
The choice is extremely important not only for the future of Romania, but also for its place on the map of Europe. At one pole is George Simion – the anti -Ukrainian leader of the far -right AUR party, and on the other – Nicusor Dan, the mayor of Bucharest with clear pro -European views.
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Voters in cities are more than a greater extent (increase by 25 percent) than a rural electorate (by 16 %). In total, voters in cities are responsible for nearly 58 percent. Those who have already voted.
A large mobilization was also recorded among young people aged 18-24 (increase by 29.1 percent) and 35-44 years (increase by 31.3 percent).
“Higher turnout in cities and among young people looks good for Dana,” Costin Costin political scientist said for PAP.
Among the diaspora, where voting has been going on since Friday, the increase in attendance is even more clear. Over 80 percent have already voted its vote. entitled to vote in premises outside the country. This is almost twice as much as when voting in the first round.
Sunday elections take place after in December last year The constitutional court annulled the first round of presidential elections of November 24, 2024. The reason for this decision was the allegations of one of the candidates – Calina Georgescu, who won first place – for abuse in the campaign and breaking the principles of fair election competition, as well as support from the “external actor”, with a suggestion that it is about Russia.
Voting will end at 21 (20 in Poland) and Exit Poll will be published at the same time.
