Romania’s parliamentary vote risks being overshadowed by presidential race chaos

A woman shouts holding an altered version of a classic painting, depicting Russian President Vladimir Putin and Calin Georgescu (AP/Andreea Alexandru)

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Bucharest after a far-right populist unexpectedly won the first round of a presidential race, plunging Romania into turmoil just days before the country holds parliamentary elections.

Sunday’s ballot will determine a new government and prime minister to lead the European Union and Nato member country.