Romania

From poverty to emigration and corruption, here are some the issues at the top of Romanian voters’ minds — and politicians’ programs.

The meeting follows the surprise victory of Russia-friendly Călin Georgescu in the first round of Romania’s presidential election.

Bucharest authorities found “various irregularities” with election campaigns on TikTok.

The role of Chinese-owned TikTok is under scrutiny following the shock victory of a far-right candidate in Romania’s election.

The victory of ultranationalist Călin Georgescu is sparking fear that Romania could slide into the growing pro-Moscow camp.

Brussels and The Hague disagree over public spending figures for the coming years.

Presidential candidate Elena Lasconi warns of an “an existential fight for Romania’s democracy.”

The presidency is proposing that programs using at least 65 percent of EU components could get EU money.

A Russia-supporting vaccine skeptic who praises his country’s WWII fascist leaders won a shock first-round victory in Romania’s presidential election. 

This year’s U.N. climate change summit wore its contradictions and failings on its sleeve, prompting existential anxiety.

Hard-right Călin Georgescu comes from nowhere to snatch victory as liberal Elena Lasconi claims second place ahead of seismic Dec. 8 runoff.

Ultranationalist Călin Georgescu is on track to join center-left PM Marcel Ciolacu in final battle for the presidency.

Ahead of election George Simion tells POLITICO he would break EU law if he thought it was necessary.

EU ministers are expected to take a decision on Dec. 12.

Romanians are heading to the polls for the next three weekends in a row, with all eyes on the far-right AUR party.

Election could determine whether Romania continues to throw its weight behind Ukraine in its fight against Russia, or backs a cease-fire.

“Anyone who claims that Romanians are better off than us should move there,” the Hungarian prime minister said.

As the European Commission tries to update its decades-old rules, lawmakers are turning the issue into a political battleground.

Corina Stoianoglo posts selfies with ECB president while her father strives to keep her fellow-citizens out of the EU.

A far-right former football hooligan is polling strongly in the presidential race in a mega voting year for Romanians.

But they fail to reach unanimity over equalizing agricultural subsidies among member countries.

Rapid reaction force readies action on trade aimed at forcing Donald Trump to the negotiating table.