Romania prepares for parliamentary election as far-right gains momentum

BUCHAREST, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Romanians will vote in a parliamentary election on Sunday, following a presidential election's first round where a far-right candidate led. The election will fill 456 seats in the Senate and lower house. Current seat distribution shows the leftist Social Democrat Party (PSD) holds 32.5% and the Liberal Party (PNL) 23.4%. Polls indicate the far-right Alliance for Uniting Romanians (AUR) may gain significant support, complicating predictions for the election outcome. The new parliament will be crucial for forming a government, especially if the far-right candidate wins the presidency. Political analysts expect mainstream parties to negotiate for a majority to counterbalance any far-right influence.