Nicusor Dan: Romania's New Hope Against Right-Wing Populism.

Nicusor Dan won the presidential race in Romania. He beat a hard-right candidate. Dan is a pro-European Union politician. He is seen as a force against right-wing populism in Europe.

Dan got 53.6% of the vote. His win came after a political crisis. This crisis followed a surprising election result. Dan said Romania is starting a new chapter. He wants everyone to help build the country.

Dan was born in 1969. He was good at math in school. He later studied at the Sorbonne University in Paris. He returned to Romania because he wanted to help his country. He also founded a school in Bucharest.

Dan became known as an activist. He fought against illegal building projects. He also saved old buildings. He later joined protests against a gold mining project. He also protested against corruption.

Dan will now choose a prime minister. This is hard because the political situation is complex. He will also face challenges with foreign policy. Some people think he is the best choice for Romania. He might not be perfect, but they believe in him.