Social-democrat (PSD) candidate Marcel Ciolacu, would get 24% of votes in the first round of elections, if presidential elections were held next Sunday. He would be followed by George Simion (AUR), with 19% of votes, and by Mircea Geoana, independent candidate, for whom 16% of electors would vote, according to an opinion poll made by FlashData over September 5-13, 2024. According to the study, the three would be followed by Nicolae Ciuca -13%, Elena Lasconi- 13%, Diana Sosoaca -8%, others -7%. As for parliamentary elections, the poll measures the voting intention for parties, both in case “Mircea Geoana's party”would participate and in case that would not happen. The question “In case parliamentary elections were held next Sunday, what paty or alliance would you vote?”, 29% of respindents chose PSD, 17% indicated PNL, 15% chose AUR, 13% USR, 6% SOS Romania, 6% UDMR, 5% Mircea Geoana's party, 9% others. In case “Mircea Geoana's party”does not participate in elections, the study indicates te following figures: PSD -29%, PNL – 18%, AUR -16%, USR -15%, SOS Romania -6%, UDMR -6%, others 10%. The poll also measures the presence in parliamentary and presidential elections. According to answers to the question “On a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 = I certainly will not vote, 10= I will certainly vote, how sure are tou in the present conditions, that you will vote in the autumn elections?”, the presence at the autumn voting is estimated, based on the figures, 8,9 and 10, at 58% of all respondents. 4% of people interviewed do not know or would not answer the question. The study also shows how undecided the elctors are about a candidate or party they would vote in the elections. The question “On a scale from 1 (undecided) to 10 (decided), how sure are you who to vote?” declare they know who to vote (8,9. or 10), 33% of people who answer. I don't know yet who/what I would vote (figures 1,2 3) 30%. 7% of people interviewed do not know or would not answer the question. On the other hand, 56% of respondents consider that Romania is going in a wrong direction, 31.2% say it is going to a good direction, while 12.8% do not know or would not answer. The poll was made on 1,100 respondents, through CATI method with a margin of error of plus/minus 3%, at a confidence level of 95%. The type of sample is probable, random, three-layered, representative for Romania's population over 18 years old, owners of a phone connection. Data are presented in comparison , according to age, considering the participation in the local andparliamentary elections of June 2024.
The US official export credit agency, EXIM Bank, has approved a financial commitment of up to USD 99 million to support the development of Romania’s 462 MW small modular reactor, or SMR, project near the village of Doicești. The funds are designated for RoPower Nuclear SA, a joint venture equally controlled by the state-owned company […]
At a time when our thirst for knowledge is growing, as is the amount of content available online, the use of AI summarization tools is becoming increasingly common. Let's take a look at how these AI tools are emerging as a time-saving solution for our busy schedules. Why AI summarizers are gaining popularity The amount […]
The Games in Schools program, through which hundreds of students across Romania are taught history, geography, and other subjects with the help of video games, is entering a new phase this fall and expanding. The Romanian Game Developers Association launched the Games in Schools, or RGDA, program in 2022 to provide alternative tools to teachers […]
Output and new orders down at fastest rates since February Survey-record drop in payroll numbers, while confidence dips Below average input and output price inflation signalled The manufacturing sector in Romania remained under pressure in September, as operating conditions deteriorated at the most pronounced rate seen since February. Subdued demand conditions played a large part […]
Bucharest and twelve other cities across Romania will open their alternative contemporary art spaces for a long program during the weekend of October 4-6, marking the 18th edition of the White Night of the Galleries. The public will be able visit galleries, alternative spaces, creative hubs, and art studios in Bucharest, Brașov, Cluj-Napoca, Craiova, Deva, […]
Catalyst Romania has invested EUR 2 million in Romanian robotics development company Adapta Robotics. Women in Tech (WIT), a business angel community, participated in the round. The investment will allow Adapta Robotics to further customize its flagship MATT Robot to serve various industry verticals, strengthen its sales and marketing teams, and establish strategic partnerships with […]
