Romania's Political Shift in Bucharest

Bucharest elected liberal mayor Ciprian Ciucu on Dec 7, replacing Nicusor Dan.
Election followed May vacancy after Dan's presidential re-run.
Election held a year after Romania cancelled a presidential vote over Russian interference.
Ciucu won 35.4%, with AUR-backed Anca Alexandrescu edging out Social Democrat Daniel Baluta.
Result strengthens Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's position against no-confidence vote.
Election outcome worsened Romania's crisis, with Serban Riga warning and AUR opposing Ukraine aid and EU leadership.

Politics | Election | Crisis

Ukraine | Romania

Ilie Bolojan | Ciprian Ciucu | Serban Riga | Nicusor Dan

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