Romanians to vote in first round of presidential elections on May 4

Silviu Predoiu, candidate for Romania's presidency, speaks during an electoral debate organised by Romania's state television channel at the Cotroceni palace in Bucharest, Romania, April 29, 2025. Romanians will vote in the first round of presidential elections on May 4. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

Crin Antonescu, candidate for Romania's presidency, speaks during an electoral debate organised by Romania's state television channel at the Cotroceni palace in Bucharest, Romania, April 29, 2025. Romanians will vote in the first round of presidential elections on May 4. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

John-Ion Banu-Muscel, candidate for Romania's presidency, speaks during an electoral debate organised by Romania's state television channel at the Cotroceni palace in Bucharest, Romania, April 29, 2025. Romanians will vote in the first round of presidential elections on May 4. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

Daniel Funeriu, candidate for Romania's presidency, speaks during an electoral debate organised by Romania's state television channel at the Cotroceni palace in Bucharest, Romania, April 29, 2025. Romanians will vote in the first round of presidential elections on May 4. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

Cristian Terhes, candidate for Romania's presidency, speaks during an electoral debate organised by Romania's state television channel at the Cotroceni palace in Bucharest, Romania, April 29, 2025. Romanians will vote in the first round of presidential elections on May 4. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

Victor Ponta, candidate for Romania's presidency, speaks during an electoral debate organised by Romania's state television channel at the Cotroceni palace in Bucharest, Romania, April 29, 2025. Romanians will vote in the first round of presidential elections on May 4. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

Candidates for Romania's presidency attend an electoral debate organised by Romania's state television channel at the Cotroceni palace in Bucharest, Romania, April 29, 2025. Romanians will vote in the first round of presidential elections on May 4. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

Lavinia Sandru, candidate for Romania's presidency, speaks during an electoral debate organised by Romania's state television channel at the Cotroceni palace in Bucharest, Romania, April 29, 2025. Romanians will vote in the first round of presidential elections on May 4. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

Candidates for Romania's presidency attend an electoral debate organised by Romania's state television channel at the Cotroceni palace in Bucharest, Romania, April 29, 2025. Romanians will vote in the first round of presidential elections on May 4. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

Nicusor Dan, candidate for Romania's presidency, speaks during an electoral debate organised by Romania's state television channel at the Cotroceni palace in Bucharest, Romania, April 29, 2025. Romanians will vote in the first round of presidential elections on May 4. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

Sebastian Popescu, candidate for Romania's presidency, speaks during an electoral debate organised by Romania's state television channel at the Cotroceni palace in Bucharest, Romania, April 29, 2025. Romanians will vote in the first round of presidential elections on May 4. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)

Elena Lasconi, candidate for Romania's presidency, speaks during an electoral debate organised by Romania's state television channel at the Cotroceni palace in Bucharest, Romania, April 29, 2025. Romanians will vote in the first round of presidential elections on May 4. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)