Romania has elected Nicusor Dan, a mathematician and current mayor of Bucharest, as president, marking a shift against the long-standing political elite. His election is seen as a protest against the hard-right nationalist George Simion, who represents traditional values and Euroscepticism. The election results reflect a desire for change among the urban middle class, while fears of regression under Simion's leadership mobilized voters for Dan. The election also highlighted concerns over foreign influence, particularly from Russia.