Romania's ruling Social Democrats lead in parliamentary election exit polls

Romania's ruling Social Democrats (PSD) are projected to win the most votes in the recent parliamentary election, according to exit polls. This marks a defeat for the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), which has gained support recently. The PSD is expected to secure about 26% of the votes, while AUR is projected to receive 19%. In the previous parliament, the PSD held 32.5% of the seats, compared to AUR's 8.5%. This election follows the first round of the presidential election on November 24, where far-right candidate Călin Georgescu emerged as a frontrunner. Concerns about living costs and political corruption influenced voter sentiment.