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Romania’s governing party set to win election despite far-right resurgence

People prepare to cast their vote in parliamentary elections in Mogosoaia, Romania on December 1, 2024 [Andreea Alexandru/AP]

Romania’s governing left-wing party is set to keep its majority in parliament following general elections, but will face off against a resurgent far-right opposition with an increased number of seats.

Incomplete election results on Sunday showed the governing Social Democratic Party (SDP) with 24 percent of the vote and the hard-right Alliance for Uniting Romanians with about 18 percent.

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