Romania's parliamentary election tests political shift towards far-right parties

Romania's parliamentary election on Sunday will reveal the country's political direction after a far-right candidate's surprise win in the presidential election's first round. The candidate, Georgescu, emphasized traditional values and economic self-sufficiency. The far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) is leading in polls, projected to receive over 22% of the vote, slightly ahead of the Social Democrat Party at over 21%. Two other far-right parties, SOS Romania and the Party of Young People, are close to the 5% threshold needed for parliamentary seats. The election outcome will determine the next prime minister, with potential coalitions if no party secures a majority.