Traian Băsescu and Gabriela Firea, considered the most successful mayors of Bucharest


Former president Traian Basescu, at the local and European parliamentary elections, in Bucharest, June 9, 2024. Inquam Photos / George Calin
27% of Bucharest residents who participated in the CURS survey perceive Traian Băsescu as the most successful mayor of the capital.
- The CURS poll on voting intentions for the December 7 elections for the Capital City Hall was conducted on a sample of 1,100 people from Bucharest, at their homes, between November 3–14, 2025. The maximum margin of error is ±3%, at a confidence level of 95%.
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One of the questions answered by the citizens of Bucharest was “Which of the following general mayors of the Municipality of Bucharest, from the period 1990 – present, do you consider to have had the best performance in this position?”.
Traian Băsescu is perceived as the best performer by 27% of the respondents, followed by Gabriela Firea, with 25% and Nicusor Dan, with 21%. The next ranked, with 5%, is Sorin Oprescu.





