Voters in Romania and Poland go to the polls amid the war in Ukraine.
Romanians are casting their ballots in the second round of what's forecast to be a tight presidential election. Poland is also holding a presidential election that could decide whether the coalition government of Donald Tusk can push through liberal reforms. The results of both elections are crucial amid Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine.
Also in the programme: Hungary’s parliament is considering a bill that could restrict organisations that receive foreign funding; and we speak to British race car driver Jamie Chadwick on the rise of women involved in the sport.
ing Rebecca Kesby to discuss this and more are Oana Lungescu, former NATO spokesperson and now distinguished fellow at the Royal United Services Institute think tank, and H.A. Hellyer, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress in Washington DC.
(Photo: Presidential candidate Nicusor Dan votes during Romania’s second round of the presidential election on May 18, 2025. Credit: Louisa Gouliamaki/Reuters)
