Nicușor Dan to face significant challenges in governing a divided Romania

Nicușor Dan won Romania’s presidential election last night, running as an independent on a pro-European Union and anti-corruption platform. Despite his victory, he faces a challenging political landscape: the Romanian parliament remains deeply divided, with traditional parties like the National Liberal Party and the Social Democratic Party still holding significant influence. To effectively govern over the next five years, Dan will need to build a broad coalition across party lines.