Romanian Presidential Election Quiz

What was the main reason for the annulment of the November election results in Romania?

• Technical glitches

• Alleged Russian interference

• Lack of candidates

• Low voter turnout

Why was Călin Georgescu banned from the presidential election rerun?

• He was banned due to his far-right and pro-Russian stance

• He was involved in a scandal

• He withdrew voluntarily

• He lost the initial election

Which candidate led the rerun election with a significant margin?

• Elena Lasconi

• Victor Ponta

• George Simion

• Nicușor Dan

What was a key strategy of George Simion in the rerun election?

• Aligning with the EU

• Aligning with Călin Georgescu

• Focusing on economic reforms

• Promoting environmental policies

What is Nicușor Dan's political stance?

• Isolationist

• Pro-Russian

• Nationalist

• Pro-European

Which candidate is known for their nationalist rhetoric and anti-EU stance?

• Nicușor Dan

• Elena Lasconi

• Victor Ponta

• George Simion

What is a significant difference between George Simion and Nicușor Dan?

• Their stance on EU integration

• Their age

• Their educational background

• Their stance on environmental issues

What is the next step if no candidate wins an outright majority in the first round?

• The candidate with the most votes wins

• The top two candidates face a runoff

• A new election is held

• The election is annulled

Who is the current mayor of Bucharest?

• George Simion

• Victor Ponta

• Nicușor Dan

• Elena Lasconi

What role does the Romanian president play in the government?

• Handles local governance

• Only commands the armed forces

• Directs foreign policy and appoints the prime minister

• Ceremonial figure