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Ex-tourism minister Elena Udrea with MEP candidates, despite not standing for an EU seat (Photo: Michael Bird)

Romanian candidates exploit EU election for presidential race

Romania’s European election campaign is dominated by the faces of candidates bidding to become President in November’s elections for a new head of state.

With incumbent President Traian Basescu forced to step down in November after two five-year mandates, it remains unclear who will succeed him as ruler of the EU's seventh largest country.

Positioned across the boulevards of cities and towns, along the country roads of villages and throughout social media, are portraits of the con...

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Ex-tourism minister Elena Udrea with MEP candidates, despite not standing for an EU seat (Photo: Michael Bird)

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