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A New Social Democratic Leader in Romania - Bucharest

Sorin Grindeanu addresses members of Romania's ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD) during the party's extraordinary congress in Bucharest, Romania, Nov. 7, 2025. Sorin Grindeanu was elected president of Romania's ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD) on Friday during the party's extraordinary congress in Bucharest. Grindeanu, the sole candidate, received 2,787 votes in favor, with eight abstentions, formalizing his position after serving as interim leader following Marcel Ciolacu's resignation in May. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A New Social Democratic Leader in Romania - Bucharest

Sorin Grindeanu addresses members of Romania's ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD) during the party's extraordinary congress in Bucharest, Romania, Nov. 7, 2025. Sorin Grindeanu was elected president of Romania's ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD) on Friday during the party's extraordinary congress in Bucharest. Grindeanu, the sole candidate, received 2,787 votes in favor, with eight abstentions, formalizing his position after serving as interim leader following Marcel Ciolacu's resignation in May. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A New Social Democratic Leader in Romania - Bucharest

Sorin Grindeanu addresses members of Romania's ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD) during the party's extraordinary congress in Bucharest, Romania, Nov. 7, 2025. Sorin Grindeanu was elected president of Romania's ruling Social Democratic Party (PSD) on Friday during the party's extraordinary congress in Bucharest. Grindeanu, the sole candidate, received 2,787 votes in favor, with eight abstentions, formalizing his position after serving as interim leader following Marcel Ciolacu's resignation in May. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Resigns And Pulls Out Of Coalition After Nationalist Vote Win - Romania

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party in Bucharest, Romania, on May 5, 2025. Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his resignation on Monday at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) after a right-wing nationalist candidate won the first round of the presidential election. George Simion, a eurosceptic who has promised to put Romania first, won 40.9% of Sunday's vote and is expected to win a run-off vote on 18 May. He will face liberal Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan, who narrowly defeated the Social Democrat (PSD) candidate. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Resigns And Pulls Out Of Coalition After Nationalist Vote Win - Romania

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party in Bucharest, Romania, on May 5, 2025. Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his resignation on Monday at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) after a right-wing nationalist candidate won the first round of the presidential election. George Simion, a eurosceptic who has promised to put Romania first, won 40.9% of Sunday's vote and is expected to win a run-off vote on 18 May. He will face liberal Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan, who narrowly defeated the Social Democrat (PSD) candidate. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Resigns And Pulls Out Of Coalition After Nationalist Vote Win - Romania

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party in Bucharest, Romania, on May 5, 2025. Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his resignation on Monday at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) after a right-wing nationalist candidate won the first round of the presidential election. George Simion, a eurosceptic who has promised to put Romania first, won 40.9% of Sunday's vote and is expected to win a run-off vote on 18 May. He will face liberal Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan, who narrowly defeated the Social Democrat (PSD) candidate. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Resigns And Pulls Out Of Coalition After Nationalist Vote Win - Romania

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party in Bucharest, Romania, on May 5, 2025. Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced his resignation on Monday at the headquarters of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) after a right-wing nationalist candidate won the first round of the presidential election. George Simion, a eurosceptic who has promised to put Romania first, won 40.9% of Sunday's vote and is expected to win a run-off vote on 18 May. He will face liberal Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan, who narrowly defeated the Social Democrat (PSD) candidate. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

Marcel Ciolacu takes the oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace in Bucharest, Romania, on December 23, 2024. Romania's new government, headed by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, was sworn in on Monday shortly after securing a vote of confidence in Parliament. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

Marcel Ciolacu (L) gives his signed oath to Romanian President Klaus Iohannis during a swearing-in ceremony at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace in Bucharest, Romania, on December 23, 2024. Romania's new government, headed by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, was sworn in on Monday shortly after securing a vote of confidence in Parliament. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

Marcel Ciolacu takes the oath of office during a swearing-in ceremony at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace in Bucharest, Romania, on December 23, 2024. Romania's new government, headed by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, was sworn in on Monday shortly after securing a vote of confidence in Parliament. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

Marcel Ciolacu (1st R) and members of Romania's new government attend a swearing-in ceremony at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace in Bucharest, Romania, on December 23, 2024. Romania's new government, headed by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, was sworn in on Monday shortly after securing a vote of confidence in Parliament. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

Members of Romania's new government headed by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu attend a swearing-in ceremony at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace in Bucharest, Romania, on December 23, 2024. Romania's new government, headed by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, was sworn in on Monday shortly after securing a vote of confidence in Parliament. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

Members of Romania's new government headed by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu attend a swearing-in ceremony at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace in Bucharest, Romania, on December 23, 2024. Romania's new government, headed by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, was sworn in on Monday shortly after securing a vote of confidence in Parliament. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

Marcel Ciolacu, leader of Romania's Social Democratic Party, speaks during an investiture vote at the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, on December 23, 2024. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Monday nominated incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to lead a new pro-European coalition government, aiming to resolve the political crisis following the annulment of a presidential election. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

Marcel Ciolacu (at the podium), leader of Romania's Social Democratic Party, speaks during an investiture vote at the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, on December 23, 2024. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Monday nominated incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to lead a new pro-European coalition government, aiming to resolve the political crisis following the annulment of a presidential election. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

Marcel Ciolacu (1st L, Front) and members of his cabinet are seen before an investiture vote at the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, on December 23, 2024. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Monday nominated incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to lead a new pro-European coalition government, aiming to resolve the political crisis following the annulment of a presidential election. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

Marcel Ciolacu, leader of Romania's Social Democratic Party, speaks during an investiture vote at the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, on December 23, 2024. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Monday nominated incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to lead a new pro-European coalition government, aiming to resolve the political crisis following the annulment of a presidential election. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Ciolacu Appointed To Form New Government - Bucharest

A member of Romania's Parliament votes during an investiture vote at the Palace of Parliament in Bucharest, Romania, on December 23, 2024. Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Monday nominated incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to lead a new pro-European coalition government, aiming to resolve the political crisis following the annulment of a presidential election. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Far-Right Candidate Takes Shock Lead In Presidential Election - Romania

A woman votes during the first round of the presidential elections at a polling station in Bucharest, Romania, Novebr 24, 2024. A far-right, pro-Russia candidate has taken a surprise lead in the first round of Romania's presidential election, with preliminary results putting his pro-Europe rival in close second. With 96 % of votes counted, ultranationalist Calin Georgescu was on 22 %, and Marcel Ciolacu, the prime minister, had 20%, according to the Central Electoral Bureau. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Far-Right Candidate Takes Shock Lead In Presidential Election - Romania

George Simion (L), leader of the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR), looks on as his wife votes during the first round of the presidential elections at a polling station in Bucharest, Romania, Novebr 24, 2024. A far-right, pro-Russia candidate has taken a surprise lead in the first round of Romania's presidential election, with preliminary results putting his pro-Europe rival in close second. With 96 % of votes counted, ultranationalist Calin Georgescu was on 22 %, and Marcel Ciolacu, the prime minister, had 20%, according to the Central Electoral Bureau. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Far-Right Candidate Takes Shock Lead In Presidential Election - Romania

A man votes during the first round of the presidential elections at a polling station in Bucharest, Romania, Novebr 24, 2024. A far-right, pro-Russia candidate has taken a surprise lead in the first round of Romania's presidential election, with preliminary results putting his pro-Europe rival in close second. With 96 % of votes counted, ultranationalist Calin Georgescu was on 22 %, and Marcel Ciolacu, the prime minister, had 20%, according to the Central Electoral Bureau. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Far-Right Candidate Takes Shock Lead In Presidential Election - Romania

A woman votes during the first round of the presidential elections at a polling station in Bucharest, Romania, Novebr 24, 2024. A far-right, pro-Russia candidate has taken a surprise lead in the first round of Romania's presidential election, with preliminary results putting his pro-Europe rival in close second. With 96 % of votes counted, ultranationalist Calin Georgescu was on 22 %, and Marcel Ciolacu, the prime minister, had 20%, according to the Central Electoral Bureau. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Far-Right Candidate Takes Shock Lead In Presidential Election - Romania

A woman votes during the first round of the presidential elections at a polling station in Bucharest, Romania, Novebr 24, 2024. A far-right, pro-Russia candidate has taken a surprise lead in the first round of Romania's presidential election, with preliminary results putting his pro-Europe rival in close second. With 96 % of votes counted, ultranationalist Calin Georgescu was on 22 %, and Marcel Ciolacu, the prime minister, had 20%, according to the Central Electoral Bureau. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Far-Right Candidate Takes Shock Lead In Presidential Election - Romania

Romania's Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu (C) votes during the first round of the presidential elections at a polling station in Bucharest, Romania, Novebr 24, 2024. A far-right, pro-Russia candidate has taken a surprise lead in the first round of Romania's presidential election, with preliminary results putting his pro-Europe rival in close second. With 96 % of votes counted, ultranationalist Calin Georgescu was on 22 %, and Marcel Ciolacu, the prime minister, had 20%, according to the Central Electoral Bureau. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Far-Right Candidate Takes Shock Lead In Presidential Election - Romania

A woman votes during the first round of the presidential elections at a polling station in Bucharest, Romania, Novebr 24, 2024. A far-right, pro-Russia candidate has taken a surprise lead in the first round of Romania's presidential election, with preliminary results putting his pro-Europe rival in close second. With 96 % of votes counted, ultranationalist Calin Georgescu was on 22 %, and Marcel Ciolacu, the prime minister, had 20%, according to the Central Electoral Bureau. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Far-Right Candidate Takes Shock Lead In Presidential Election - Romania

A man votes during the first round of the presidential elections at a polling station in Bucharest, Romania, Novebr 24, 2024. A far-right, pro-Russia candidate has taken a surprise lead in the first round of Romania's presidential election, with preliminary results putting his pro-Europe rival in close second. With 96 % of votes counted, ultranationalist Calin Georgescu was on 22 %, and Marcel Ciolacu, the prime minister, had 20%, according to the Central Electoral Bureau. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Far-Right Candidate Takes Shock Lead In Presidential Election - Romania

Elena Lasconi, leader of the Save Romania Union (USR), votes during the first round of the presidential elections at a polling station in Bucharest, Romania, Novebr 24, 2024. A far-right, pro-Russia candidate has taken a surprise lead in the first round of Romania's presidential election, with preliminary results putting his pro-Europe rival in close second. With 96 % of votes counted, ultranationalist Calin Georgescu was on 22 %, and Marcel Ciolacu, the prime minister, had 20%, according to the Central Electoral Bureau. Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Barnier Welcomes Romanian PM Ciolacu - Paris

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier waits for the arrival of Romania's Prime minister ahead of a meeting at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on November 4, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Barnier Welcomes Romanian PM Ciolacu - Paris

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier waits for the arrival of Romania's Prime minister ahead of a meeting at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on November 4, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Barnier Welcomes Romanian PM Ciolacu - Paris

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier (R) shakes hands with Romania's Prime minister Marcel Ciolacu ahead of a meeting at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on November 4, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Barnier Welcomes Romanian PM Ciolacu - Paris

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier waits for the arrival of Romania's Prime minister ahead of a meeting at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on November 4, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Barnier Welcomes Romanian PM Ciolacu - Paris

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier (R) shakes hands with Romania's Prime minister Marcel Ciolacu ahead of a meeting at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on November 4, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Barnier Welcomes Romanian PM Ciolacu - Paris

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier (R) shakes hands with Romania's Prime minister Marcel Ciolacu ahead of a meeting at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on November 4, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Barnier Welcomes Romanian PM Ciolacu - Paris

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier (R) shakes hands with Romania's Prime minister Marcel Ciolacu ahead of a meeting at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on November 4, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Barnier Welcomes Romanian PM Ciolacu - Paris

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier (R) shakes hands with Romania's Prime minister Marcel Ciolacu ahead of a meeting at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on November 4, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Barnier Welcomes Romanian PM Ciolacu - Paris

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier (R) shakes hands with Romania's Prime minister Marcel Ciolacu ahead of a meeting at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on November 4, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Barnier Welcomes Romanian PM Ciolacu - Paris

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier (R) shakes hands with Romania's Prime minister Marcel Ciolacu ahead of a meeting at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on November 4, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Barnier Welcomes Romanian PM Ciolacu - Paris

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier (R) shakes hands with Romania's Prime minister Marcel Ciolacu ahead of a meeting at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on November 4, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Barnier Welcomes Romanian PM Ciolacu - Paris

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier (R) shakes hands with Romania's Prime minister Marcel Ciolacu ahead of a meeting at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on November 4, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Barnier Welcomes Romanian PM Ciolacu - Paris

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier (R) shakes hands with Romania's Prime minister Marcel Ciolacu ahead of a meeting at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on November 4, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Barnier Welcomes Romanian PM Ciolacu - Paris

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier (R) shakes hands with Romania's Prime minister Marcel Ciolacu ahead of a meeting at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on November 4, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Barnier Welcomes Romanian PM Ciolacu - Paris

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier waits for the arrival of Romania's Prime minister ahead of a meeting at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on November 4, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Barnier Welcomes Romanian PM Ciolacu - Paris

France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier (R) shakes hands with Romania's Prime minister Marcel Ciolacu ahead of a meeting at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on November 4, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Congress of PSE - Bela

In the family photo among others Elly Schlein, Antonio Costa, Pedro Sanchez, Nicolas Schmit, Olaf Scholz, Marcel Ciolacu during Congress of the European Socialist Party PSE The Europe we want in Rome, Italy on March 2, 2024. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Congress of PSE - Rome

Elly Schlein Antonio Costa Pedro Sanchez Nicolas Schmit Olaf Scholz Marcel Ciolacu attending Congress of the European Socialist Party PSE The Europe we want in Rome, Italy on March 2, 2024. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Congress of PSE - Rome

Elly Schlein Antonio Costa Pedro Sanchez Stefan Löfven Nicolas Schmit Olaf Scholz Mette Frederiksen Marcel Ciolacu attending Congress of the European Socialist Party PSE The Europe we want in Rome, Italy on March 2, 2024. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Congress of PSE - Rome

Elly Schlein Antonio Costa Pedro Sanchez Stefan Löfven Nicolas Schmit Olaf Scholz Mette Frederiksen Marcel Ciolacu attending Congress of the European Socialist Party PSE The Europe we want in Rome, Italy on March 2, 2024. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Congress of PSE - Rome

Elly Schlein Antonio Costa Pedro Sanchez Stefan Löfven Nicolas Schmit Olaf Scholz Marcel Ciolacu attending Congress of the European Socialist Party PSE The Europe we want in Rome, Italy on March 2, 2024. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Congress of PSE - Rome

Elly Schlein Antonio Costa Pedro Sanchez Stefan Löfven Nicolas Schmit Olaf Scholz Mette Frederiksen Marcel Ciolacu attending Congress of the European Socialist Party PSE The Europe we want in Rome, Italy on March 2, 2024. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Congress of PSE - Rome

Elly Schlein Antonio Costa Pedro Sanchez Stefan Löfven Nicolas Schmit Olaf Scholz Mette Frederiksen Marcel Ciolacu attending Congress of the European Socialist Party PSE The Europe we want in Rome, Italy on March 2, 2024. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM