The leftist-liberal coalition government of Romania is on the verge of collapse after the victory of populist George Simion in the redo presidential election. Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu plans to resign and withdraw his party from the coalition government. Simion's strong showing has shaken up Romanian politics, with implications for the future government's formation.
Key Points
George Simion's strong showing in the presidential election
Marcel Ciolacu's resignation and call for coalition withdrawal
Implications for future government formation
Pros
Populist victory reflects changing political landscape