Pro-EU and NATO-backed politician Nicusor Dan officially took office as Romania’s president after winning the May 18 election. In his speech, Dan promised economic reform, public accountability, and continued Western alignment. “The Romanian state needs a radical change,” he said, calling on citizens to apply “constructive pressure” on institutions.

Dan also vowed to maintain support for Ukraine and ensure financial stability, warning against overspending. “Sending a message of openness and predictability to investors is in our national interest,” he said.

The 55-year-old mathematician must now nominate a prime minister to form a new government. Romania’s presidency carries key influence over national security and foreign policy.

Dan won 53.6% in the runoff, defeating far-right candidate George Simion. The election followed the annulment of last year’s vote due to confirmed Russian interference.

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Srebrenica Genocide Victims Laid to Rest on 30th Anniversary

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Seven newly identified victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide were buried at the Potocari Memorial Cemetery in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 30th anniversary of the massacre. The genocide, recognized by international courts, claimed over 8,300 Muslim lives during the Bosnian War.

The ceremony drew leaders and officials from across the region and Europe, including Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, and French and NATO representatives.

Bosnian official Denis Bećirović emphasized the years of propaganda and planning that led to the genocide, while French President Emmanuel Macron warned that denialism has no place in EU-aspiring nations. NATO’s Mark Rutte called it a lasting tragedy linking the Netherlands and Bosnia.

Sirens marked the remembrance across cities, and symbolic tributes—including a silent jump from Mostar Bridge and the release of lilies—honored the victims. The newly buried include victims aged between 17 and 67.

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