**Social Democrats Win in Romania, but Far-Right Rise Complicates Coalition Talks**
Romania’s Social Democratic Party (PSD) has won the country’s parliamentary elections. They got about 22% of the vote, according to preliminary results from the electoral commission. But a big surprise was the strong showing of far-right parties.
**Far-Right Gains Concerns About Russian Influence**
The PSD leadership has been supporting Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. Romania has even helped Ukraine by giving military aid and letting Ukrainian grain ships pass through their Black Sea port. However, the rise of far-right parties is causing concern that Romania might start to lean towards Russia.
**Divided Parliament Ahead**
The Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR) got 18% of the vote, while the National Liberal Party came in third with 13%. This means that Romania now has a divided parliament. The country will have to negotiate hard to form a new government coalition.
**Growing Influence of Ultranationalists**
The rise of far-right parties has been fueled by ultranationalist groups. One such person is Călin Georgescu, who unexpectedly led in the presidential election and might win in the upcoming runoff. This shift raises concerns about Romania’s future direction.
**Pro-European Coalition Still Possible**
While the Social Democrats’ victory is good news for pro-EU factions, the far-right now has more power in parliament. This means that forming a new government will be difficult. Experts say it might take time and multiple parties working together to prevent the far-right from gaining even more power.
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