Hard-right populist George Simion will contest Romania’s presidential election result, Sky News understands.
The 38-year-old had been the favourite to win at the polls – but unexpectedly lost to pro-Western candidate Nicusor Dan over the weekend.
In a post on X today, Mr Simion said: “I will never betray the Romanian people, I will never wave another flag instead of flag, I will never kneel except before God! Long live Romania!”
In the first round, the Trump supporter took 40.96% of the votes, putting him almost 20 points ahead. But the second round saw Mr Dan, the mayor of Bucharest, end up with 54% of the votes, while Mr Simion secured 46%.
Mr Dan, a 55-year-old mathematician, ran as an independent candidate and his pledges included a clampdown on rampant corruption and maintaining support for Ukraine.
“We need to build Romania together irrespective of who you voted for,” he said when his victory was assured.
After exit polls indicated the pro-EU candidate had won, Mr Simion posted on Facebook: “I won!!! I am the new President of Romania and I am giving back the power to the Romanians!” However, he conceded the election later in the evening.
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