Romania's Pro-European Coalition Forms Amid Controversial Elections and Budget Challenges

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Romania's pro-European parties form a coalition to counter the hard right.
Far-right candidate Calin Georgescu emerged as a frontrunner amid controversy.
The coalition includes Social Democrats, Liberals, Save Romania Union, and ethnic Hungarians.
Romania faces an 8% budget deficit, posing challenges for the new government.
Coalition considers a single pro-European candidate for the presidential election.

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Romania's Struggle with Historical Memory and Ultranationalism

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Proposal to rename street honoring Mircea Vulcanescu faced unexpected resistance.
City councilor Diana Mardarovici thought it would be easy.
Proposal never reached a council vote, showing reluctance to confront fascist past.
Efforts to remove honors for Romanian fascists have stalled.
Mardarovici: “My colleagues don’t hate Jews... but admitting past crimes...”
Ultranationalist sentiments are gaining traction in Romania.
Experts warn of potential normalization of extremist views.
Romania's struggle with its historical narrative reflects a broader trend.

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