Leader of nationalist sovereign party 'Alliance for the Union of Romanians' AUR George Simion speaks to supporters after first exit polls were announced, in the second round of the Presidential election in Bucharest, Romania, on May 18, 2025 Pro-EU Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan was ahead of nationalist George Simion, according to exit polls, in Sunday's tense presidential race seen as crucial for the direction of the key NATO member bordering war-torn Ukraine.,Image: 1000675595, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: ALTERNATIVE CROP, Model Release: no