But as Dan, a 55-year-old mathematician, pro-Western reformist and mayor of Bucharest, takes over Romania's presidency, fault lines remain in the country where endemic corruption, inequality and an erosion of trust in traditional institutions and parties have fueled a broad rejection of the political establishment.

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.

The Pro-European Union centrist mayor of Bucharest, Nicusor Dan, has claimed victory in Romania's presidential run-off election over far-right nationalist candidate George Simion, who has conceded defeat.