Triple Electoral Day in Europe: Portugal and Romania already have a winner while Poland awaits a second round

Chijioke Obinna

Triple Electoral Day in Europe: Portugal and Romania already have a winner while Poland awaits a second round

This Sunday elections have been held in three European countries: Romania, Poland and Portugal. An electoral day marked by a significant advance of the center -right, suggesting a consolidation of ultra -right forces and a slight tendency to political fragmentation.

In Portugal The right has consolidated its leadershipalthough without an absolute majority. The Democratic Alliance (AD), coalition of center -right led by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, has won the elections with the 32.61% of the votes.

The result has positioned the party ahead of the Socialist Party (23.36%) and the Chega Right Party. The latter has established itself this year by leaps and bounds, being about to become the second force Policy of the country with 22.89% of the votes.

“Chega has killed bipartisanship in Portugal,” said André Ventura, the party leader. “Thank you for demonstrating that it was possible to break 50 years of a political system always the same,” he said.

Luís Montenegro, Prime Minister of Portugal | EFE agency

Nicusor Dan, winner in Romania

For their part, the elections in Romania have resulted in the Nicusor Victoria Dan getting 55.1% of the votes. A day that has been marked by a high participation of citizens, with a Influence at the polls of almost 65%which means two million voters more than in the first round of May 4.

Thus, the new Romania leader, at 55, has emerged as a center alternative and has attracted the vote of the urban, young and liberal population. It is presented as Defender of the Rule of LawEuropean integration and aims to continue with military support to Ukraine.

Nicusor Dan, winner of Romania's elections
Nicusor Dan, winner of Romania’s elections | EFE agency

Poland, waiting for a second round

While Portugal and Romania already have a new leader, Poland must wait for the second electoral round, scheduled for June 1to know what the final results will be.

On this day, the European candidate Rafal Trzawskisupported by Prime Minister Donald Tusk, has been The most voted and the country’s presidency will be played with populist Karol Nawrocki.

According to the Ipsos study published by three Polish television networks, Trzawski has achieved 30.8% of the votes, compared to 29.1% of Nawrocki. Even so, the National Electoral Commission (PKW) hopes to publish the final results next Tuesday, although its president, Sylwester Marciniak, has predicted that there could be total before that day if the votes from abroad are rapid.

Chijioke Obinna

I've been passionate about storytelling and journalism since my early days growing up in Lagos. With a background in political science and years of experience in investigative reporting, I aim to bring nuanced perspectives to pressing global issues. Outside of writing, I enjoy exploring Nigeria’s vibrant cultural scene and mentoring young aspiring journalists.