The first exit polls
The ballot boxes close and according to the first exit polls in the repetition of the presidential elections canceled last year is in the lead George Simionor the right candidate who had supported
Simion, leader of the Aur Party, would have obtained between 30 and 33%of the votes, in front of two pro-European candidates Crin Antonescu (23%), exponent of the government coalition and Nicusor Dan (21%) which is also the current mayor of Bucharest. Victor Ponta is accredited to about 15%.
It is clear that Calin Georgescu’s votes have ended practically in bulk towards Simion. “Voting me was an act of courage, I will not betray the trust of the voters,” said the candidate.
How the electoral system works
The Romanian electoral system and the main candidates
In Romania, to win in the first round, a candidate must get more than 50% of the votes. With current numbers, It is almost certain the use of the ballot. Simion, in the lead, could face Crin Antonescu, an expression of the pro-European government coalition, or Nicuōor Dan, an independent mayor of Bucharest and liberal. Both rivals promote the proximity to the European Union and the belonging of Romania to NATO, clearly distinguishing themselves from the sovereign vision of Simion.
Social tensions and growing turnout
Hacker attack on the electoral day
During the votes on Sunday, groups of Filorussi hackers hit government sites and the pro-European candidate Crin Antonescu. The cyberattacco was claimed by the Noname057 group (16), which said it had launched DDOS attacks on Telegram. The authorities intervened quickly to restore the affected portals, including those of the interior and justice ministries.