Romanian President Nicusor Dan travels to Poland in support of the pro-EU presidential candidate
On May 25, 2025, Romania's newly elected president, Nicușor Dan, embarked on his first foreign trip since securing the presidency, traveling to Warsaw, Poland. The visit marked a significant occasion, as Dan participated in the "Million Hearts March," a rally organized in support of pro-European presidential candidate Rafał Trzaskowski.
Addressing the crowd, Dan expressed shared values between Romania and Poland, reiterating the importance of democracy, freedom, and a united Europe. He publicly backed Trzaskowski, expressing belief in the Polish candidate's victory and stating, "last week Romania won, and this week Poland will win."
The second round of the Polish presidential election is scheduled for June 2, with Trzaskowski competing against Law and Justice-backed Karol Nawrocki. Prior to Dan's arrival, Romania's isolationist leader, George Simion, had paid a visit to Poland to support Nawrocki.
The "Million Hearts March" attracted tens of thousands of people, demonstrating support for both Trzaskowski and democratic reform efforts in Poland. critics see the election as crucial to the government's democratic reform efforts.
Dan met with former Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk prior to the march. The impact of Dan's speech is largely symbolic and political, bolstering the pro-European narrative in an election that promises to be tightly contested.
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Photo: Facebook/Nicușor Dan
- The immigration and politics discussions in Romania following the presidential trip to Poland were heavily influenced by the polarizing views of the candidates, Nicușor Dan and George Simion, regarding war-and-conflicts and policy-and-legislation in the European Union.
- As the general news media focused on the upcoming second round of the Polish presidential election, reports of increasing tensions between pro-European candidates like Rafał Trzaskowski and his opponents, supported by nationalist policies, continued to dominate headlines on migration, democracy, and democratic reform efforts.
