Romanian opposition leader Simion boycotts presidential consultations, demands early elections

George Simion, leader of the Romanian opposition party AUR, announced he will not attend consultations with President Klaus Iohannis at Cotroceni Palace, calling him a 'usurper' and instructing his delegation to demand early elections. This marks an escalation in the political standoff between the opposition and the presidency, potentially destabilizing the ruling coalition. The move signals heightened political uncertainty in Romania ahead of scheduled elections.