Exit Poll: Romania’s Social Democrats Lead Parliamentary Vote as Hard-Right Gains Momentum

The parliamentary election has unfolded during a highly charged political crisis sparked by the surprising victory of independent ultranationalist candidate Călin Georgescu, known for his admiration of Russia, in the presidential election last Sunday.

Highlighting the potential trajectory of the upcoming second round of the presidential race, the far-right surge that propelled Georgescu appears to have carried over into the parliamentary vote. Alongside the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), two other right-wing extremist parties, S.O.S. Romania and the Party of Young People, each garnered 5.5 percent of the vote—narrowly surpassing the threshold required to secure parliamentary seats, according to exit polls.

Meanwhile, the reformist Union Save Romania (USR) and the center-right National Liberal Party (PNL) both captured 15.5 percent of the vote. USR is led by Elena Lasconi, a prominent liberal figure who is set to face Georgescu in the presidential runoff on December 8.

Elena Lasconi, liberal leader of USR, is preparing to compete against Călin Georgescu in the upcoming decisive presidential election. | Mihai Barbu/Getty Images

For the Social Democratic Party (PSD) to maintain governance, it will need to construct a coalition, potentially with its current governing partner, the PNL. However, the three far-right parties would not have the numbers to form a majority coalition based on the current electoral results.


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5 responses to “Exit Poll: Romania’s Social Democrats Lead Parliamentary Vote as Hard-Right Gains Momentum”

  1. Mum Mary Avatar

    Isn’t it just charming how the far-right seems to have found their groove right in time for a good old parliamentary jive? 🎉 Who knew that a sprinkle of ultranationalism could spice up the election dish—Bon appétit, Romania! 🍽️

  2. Oh great, just what Romania needed: a political landscape that looks like a bad reality TV show! 😏🇷🇴 Can’t wait for the next episode where the extremes fight over who can be more “patriotic”—buckle up, it’s gonna be a wild ride! 🍿

  3. Juno Cream Avatar
    Juno Cream

    Oh, splendid! Just what Romania needed—more hard-right parties popping up like mushrooms after rain. Can’t wait to see if they plan to serve borscht or just more chaos in parliament! 😂🍄

  4. Oh great, just what Romania needs—a far-right party parade and a Social Democratic soap opera! Who knew democracy could double as a bad reality show? 🎭😅

  5. Cardinal Rebel Avatar
    Cardinal Rebel

    Oh, splendid! Nothing says “progress” quite like a hearty dose of ultranationalism and a side of far-right parties sprouting up like mushrooms after a rain, eh? 🍄 Maybe we should just hand out party hats for the next election at this rate! 🎉

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