18 hours in the making of a president: Inside Nicușor Dan’s election win:
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Nicusor Dan’s Unexpected Victory and Reform AgendaRomania’s new president plans major judicial reforms and anti-corruption measures after defeating a far-right rival in 2024 election.
- Nicusor Dan overcame early polling deficits to defeat far-right candidate George Simion in the presidential runoff.
- He aims to restore public trust by increasing transparency around the canceled 2023 election and judicial appointments.
- Dan pledges to appoint a new chief prosecutor within a year to address tax evasion, deforestation, and corruption networks.
- His foreign policy focuses on stronger EU defense cooperation while maintaining close ties with the United States.
But the main answer to your question is it will take time to regain the trust of the people.— Nicusor Dan discusses the need to restore trust in politics after a constitutional crisis.
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