Romania's previous presidential election was cancelled over allegations of campaign fraud and Russian interference.

Eurosceptic George Simion appeared on course for victory in the first round of Romania’s presidential election re-run on Sunday, exit polls showed, after a ballot seen as a test of the rise of Donald Trump-style nationalism in the European Union.

In Romania's presidential election, the best result is being achieved by the far-right candidate, George Simion. The second place is held by the former mayor of Bucharest, Nicușor-Daniel Dan, who is also advancing to the second round,