Romania faces an even grander ruling coalition

Significance The presidential polls will need to be held anew, potentially with new candidates; President Klaus Iohannis will therefore remain in his post for now. Meanwhile, talks between mainstream parties on forming a government are continuing. Impacts Moldovan President Maia Sandu has become a more visible actor in Romania with her public messaging campaign to voters. The 2023-24 decrease in foreign direct investment in Romania is unlikely to recover next year. TikTok will come under increasing EU scrutiny over its alleged role in boosting Calin Georgescu’s campaign.