United from the Danubian principalities in the 19th century, Romania gained independence in 1878 and became a communist state after 1945, ruled from 1965 by Nicolae Ceaușescu. He was overthrown and executed in the 1989 revolution. After a difficult transition Romania joined NATO in 2004 and the European Union in 2007.
Its current leader’s position on the ten Caucus dimensions.
A mathematician and former mayor of Bucharest who became president in 2025.
Nicușor Dan sits in the right-libertarian part of the Caucus economy and liberty compass: slightly free market and centered on liberty and authority. The clearest positions are leaning tech-optimist on technology. The profile is close to the middle on liberty and authority.
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