Hard-right candidate to face pro-EU reformist in Romania’s presidential run-off

Supporters of George Simion react to the exit poll results (Andreea Alexandru/AP)

Hard-right nationalist George Simion will face a pro-western reformist in a pivotal run-off after decisively winning the most votes in Romania’s first-round presidential election rerun.

The run-off in two weeks could reshape the European Union and Nato member country’s geopolitical direction.