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Romanian parliamentary elections: Pro-EU win masks far-right surge fuelled by Schengen delay

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Romanian parliamentary elections: Pro-EU win masks far-right surge fuelled by Schengen delay

Romanian parliamentary elections: Pro-EU win masks far-right surge fuelled by Schengen delay

Romania will join the Schengen Area in January 2025 after a 13-year wait.

Pro-European parties won Romania’s recent elections, but far-right groups gained a 30% share of the vote, partly due to frustration over the delayed accession.


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