Eurosceptic George Simion appeared on course for victory in the first round of Romania’s presidential election re-run on Sunday, exit polls showed, after a ballot seen as a test of the rise of Donald Trump-style nationalism in the European Union.

Romania’s long-awaited presidential election is set for a runoff on May 18 after far-right candidate George Simion won the first round by a wide

AUR party leader George Simion is ahead in Romania's presidential election, with 40% of votes in his favour, according to preliminary results. Meanwhile, two pro-West candidates are embattled for second place to enter the run-off.