Romanian leftists lead in parliamentary election as far-right trails in exit polls

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Romania's ruling leftist Social Democrats (PSD) are projected to win the most votes in the parliamentary election, according to exit polls. This marks a shift as the far-right Alliance for Uniting Romanians (AUR) trails behind. In the previous presidential election round, independent far-right candidate Calin Georgescu emerged as the frontrunner, gaining unexpected support. This has raised concerns about the influence of ultranationalist parties with pro-Russian views. Currently, the PSD holds 32.5% of parliamentary seats, while AUR has 8.5%. Voter concerns over living costs and political corruption have shaped the election landscape.


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