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Public Opinion Barometer, conducted by the Romanian Academy: More than 39 pc of Romanians will “definitely” vote on May 26. PSD and PNL, neck and neck in voting intentions

May 14, 2019

More than 39 per cent of Romanians will “definitely” vote on May 26, according to the Romanian Public Opinion Barometer published on Monday, while the PSD and PNL are neck and neck in their voting intentions. The Barometer was conducted by the Romanian Academy, the Laboratory for the Analysis of...

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