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Guest post: Lessons from the Electoral Year 2024 and where does Romania fit in the global context

December 23, 2024

Henry Páll Wulff, a German citizen living in Romania and former co-chair of Volt Romania political party, emphasizes how the disparate challenges and shifting dynamics in Romania underline the importance of understanding global trends. 

 The year 2024 brought a wave of significant elections worldwide, from the United States to Europe and beyond. Against this backdrop, Romania’s electoral year stood out not only for its unique developments—including the surprise victory...

The text of this article has been partially taken from the publication:
https://www.romania-insider.com/guest-post-lessons-electoral-year-2024-romania-global-context
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