Editorial: Le Monde

• Nicusor Dan, the mayor of Bucharest, achieved a decisive victory in the Romanian presidential elections.
• George Simion, a far-right nationalist candidate, garnered a notable 41% of votes in the first round and challenged the results, eventually acknowledging his defeat.
• Dan's victory is a relief for Brussels, avoiding tensions that would have been caused by Simion's election, particularly in regards to the Hungarian minority and the European Union.
• The rise of the extreme right is a cause for concern, with considerable gains in Romania, Poland, and Portugal.
• In Poland, the pro-European mayor of Warsaw, Rafal Trzaskowski, leads the presidential election, but faces a serious threat from the far right.
• In Portugal, centrist Prime Minister Luis Montenegro achieved good results in the legislative elections, but is threatened by Chega, a far-right party.

Conclusion: Dan's victory in Romania is positive for Europe, however, the growing influence of the far right across the continent is alarming and challenges the current political stability.

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