Simion, who leads a right-wing eurosceptic party, captured 40.9 percent of the vote. He is now headed for a run-off on May 18 against Nicusor Dan, the liberal mayor of Bucharest.{ai:summary}<p>Romania's Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu has resigned after his party lost in the first round of the presidential election, where nationalist candidate George Simion led with 40.9% of the vote. Ciolacu stated the ruling coalition failed to maintain public trust.</p><p>The election results have heightened political instability within the EU and NATO, prompting emergency discussions among coalition members about future steps. Ciolacu had been part of a pro-EU alliance since taking office earlier this year. #politics</p>

BREAKING: Romanian PM resigns after nationalist surge in presidential election, clearing way for eurosceptic Simion

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