George Simion, leader of the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), conceded defeat on Sunday night and congratulated Bucharest mayor and pro-EU independent candidate Nicușor Dan for winning the presidential election.

In a stunning political turnaround, Nicușor Dan, a quiet mathematician-turned-reformer, has defeated far-right populist George Simion to become Romania’s next president. Dan’s victory affirms the country’s commitment to the EU and Nato,