Romania’s pro-European Union, centrist presidential candidate Nicușor Dan won the country’s election Sunday, defeating his ultranationalist rival in a shocking upset.

In Romania's presidential election, pro-European candidate Nicusor Dan won against nationalist George Simion. The high voter turnout, including significant diaspora votes, aided Dan's victory. This win represents a shift towards pro-Western reforms and is crucial for Romania's role in the EU and NATO.

BUCHAREST, Romania — The pro-European Union candidate in Romania’s tense presidential runoff has taken a lead in the polls, preliminary electoral data shows, in a closely-watched vote against a hard-right nationalist that could determine the geopolitical direction of the NATO member country.