Romania

"The president is not particularly powerful, but he has a very visible pulpit he can use to become a real player."— Elena Calistru, co-founder of the NGO Funky Citizens, on the potential implications of a Simion victory.

Come vote! It won’t be easy, but it will be Nicușor! Romania, I love you!— Sebastian Stan, in a video message encouraging citizens to head to the polls.

That's what this is supposed to be.— Brad Keselowski after winning the first All-Star heat race, reflecting on the competitive nature of the race.

"Now Romania needs us, and Europe needs us in Romania. We Moldovans know the value of freedom, safety, the desire to be part of the European family, and those of us who are also Romanian citizens can vote this weekend to protect what Romania has already gained but is now under threat."— Maia Sandu, in a video where she expresses her support for Nicușor Dan and emphasizes the importance of the elections for Romanian democracy.

"The election on Sunday is seen as a historic moment."— Nicusor Dan on the significance of the upcoming election in Romania.

"For us, the working class, nothing has been done."— Florin, a voter in Bucharest who declined to give his last name, expressing his support for Simion.

"A bad government that ignores public finances and goes after its opponents will not be tolerated."— Karol Nawrocki, during a speech in Zabrze, praising citizens for the successful recall of the mayor.

Let’s stop Putin’s international – vote Trzaskowski.— Mirosława Nykiel, Member of the European Parliament, speaks about the significance of the upcoming elections and the need to counter Russian influence.