Elon Musk and David Sacks, both White House advisers, weighed in separately on the election in Eastern Europe.

Defeating populists never signals an easy return to the status quo ante.

George Simion will challenge the presidential election results at the Constitutional Court, accusing France and Moldova of interference.

George Simion, who was defeated in Sunday's presidential runoff, announced on Tuesday that he intends to appeal the results and seek the election's annulment, citing alleged 'external interferences,' notably by France.

Mr Simion had been the favourite to win but lost to pro-EU candidate Nicusor Dan in the final vote over the weekend.

Romania’s assets staged a relief rally after a centrist candidate defeated his nationalist opponent in the presidential election, with investor focus now shifting to how quickly a new government can fix the state’s finances.

There was a wave of euphoria and relief across Europe following the election of pro-European liberal Nicusor Dan as Romania’s new president. Moldovan President Maia Sandu echoed the sentiment: “Congratulations,