Nicusor Dan, a pro-West centrist, was officially sworn in as Romania’s new president on Monday 26 May.
The former mayor of Bucharest won the presidential election on May 18 in a closely watched runoff, defeating right-wing populist rival George Simion with 53.6% of the vote.
Speaking during his oath-taking ceremony at the Romanian Parliament, Dan emphasized the need for a deep reform process.
“It will not be about the past, it is about the immediate future of Romania, and it is not about political calculations, it is about the national interest,” he said.
“The Romanian state needs a fundamental change.”
In Romania, the president serves a five-year term.
