On December 1, 2024, Romania held parliamentary elections in which the pro-Western Social Democratic Party (PSD) secured victory with 23.9% of the vote. However, the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) garnered significant attention by finishing second with 17.9% of the vote. Yna This election followed the first round of the presidential election on November 24, where independent far-right candidate Călin Georgescu led with 22.94% of the vote. These outcomes signal a substantial shift in Romania's political landscape, highlighting the rise of far-right forces. Yna As a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU), Romania has maintained close ties with the West. The recent surge of far-right influence raises concerns about potential changes in foreign policy. Notably, AUR's increased vote share aligns with the broader trend of expanding far-right influence across Europe. The election results reflect a diversification of p...