‘Fighter’ versus diplomat in Romanian presidential race

Incumbent President Traian Basescu, who describes himself as a “fighter”, and Social-Democrat diplomat Mircea Geoana are the main contenders in the presidential race in Romania tomorrow. The two men, both in their fifties and former members of the Communist regime, were keen to underline their opposite personalities in the campaign ahead of the vote, the first one since Romania joined the European Union in 2007.

Read More