Analysts say Dan’s presidency represents both continuity and change for Romania, affirming its pro-Western alignment and opening the door for policies to address domestic demands for reform and transp

Romania’s new leader told POLITICO how he will approach international affairs and what he will do to rebuild trust in a democracy battered by corruption, economic strife and Russian meddling.

Nicușor Dan, the former mayor of Bucharest, will officially take office as Romania’s new president on Monday at noon during a joint session of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate at the Palace of Parliament.