The surprise lead for an independent far-right candidate, Călin Georgescu, in the first round of Romania’s presidential election raises the risk of an abrupt shift towards more populist policymaking, and an anti-NATO foreign policy stance. The negative reaction in Romania’s bond market could intensify if far-right parties secure strong support in parliamentary elections taking place on 1st December.
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