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Beginning of the end for Romania’s major parties: one step away from the sovereigntist abyss

Beginning of the end for Romania’s major parties: one step away from the sovereigntist abyss

The final results of Sunday’s vote on May 4 leave no doubt: the vote for the so-called sovereigntists exceeds 50% (a reference to George Simion and Victor Ponta). An independent candidate like Nicușor Dan—even with support from the USR (Save Romania Union, a progressive opposition party)—received more votes than Crin Antonescu (former leader of the National Liberal Party), who was backed by a coalition of three major parties. A true electoral disaster. This marks the beginning of the end for the PSD (Social Democratic Party) and PNL (National Liberal Party).