Simion loses ground, Crin returns to the game, Ponta picks up speed, Lasconi crashes
The presidential campaign has kicked off with tension, bold promises, and the first visible movements in the polls. From candidates reemerging after years of silence to new faces left to fend for themselves, Romanians are once again witnessing the political spectacle where the „future” becomes the cardboard star of every statement.
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🔁 Crin Antonescu – Back on Stage
After a 10-year hiatus, Crin Antonescu returns with ambitious plans: scrapping special pensions and raising the retirement age for magistrates. Meanwhile, PNRR funds remain frozen, and the promised reforms are slow to materialize. The direction exists, but the steps are small.
🛴 Lasconi – A Lone Candidate in a Teamless Campaign
Elena Lasconi appears to have been left behind by her own party. With a candidacy more the result of inertia than conviction, and without real support from USR, she tries to convince through ideals and the promise of a “different Romania.” But for now, that “different” looks more like a solo race.
🇷🇴🇷🇸 Victor Ponta Plays a Different Game – And It’s Working
Victor Ponta returns with a calm tone and a different strategy. No attacks, no loud declarations—just a request to be understood. His story about Serbian citizenship, tied to a humanitarian mission in 2014, serves as a way to show he’s no longer „the same Ponta.” And the message seems to be landing— the former prime minister is gradually climbing in the polls and may very well be eyeing the second round.
📐 Nicușor Dan – Logical, but Hard to Follow
The mathematician candidate keeps his usual sober and intellectual style. Though questioned about his connection to controversial consultant Matei Păun, Dan seems more interested in solving equations than giving clear answers. Yet in a noisy campaign, his lack of aggression might make him seem like a reasonable option.
🥚 George Simion – Between Scandal and Martyrdom
Simion started strong, but now he’s under fire from all directions—including Romanian diplomats criticizing him in international media. He defends himself with talk of moral purity and traditional values, but the rhetoric doesn’t hit as hard as it once did. Still popular—but vulnerable.
📊 CURS Poll – Week One Results:
- George Simion – 26% (declining)
- Crin Antonescu – 23% (rising)
- Nicușor Dan – 19% (stable)
- Victor Ponta – 16% (rising, potential surprise)
- Elena Lasconi – 8% (sharply declining)
⚠️ Conclusion: Promises Are Plenty, Actions Are Scarce
The campaign has just begun, but trends are already forming. Simion is losing momentum, Crin is repositioning himself, Dan is gaining through consistency, Lasconi is fighting alone, and Ponta is stepping in with a fresh approach. In the end, what will matter most: emotion, seriousness, or nostalgia?
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