Romania's ruling leftist Social Democrats (PSD) looked set to win the most votes in a parliamentary election on Sunday, defeating a resurgent far-right movement challenging the country's pro-Western orientation,

Leaders of Romanian parties that, according to exit polls, may surpass the percentage threshold needed to enter parliament have provided initial comments. There was joy over maintaining a pro-Western direction,

Romania’s mainstream political parties appeared on course to retain control of the country’s parliament, exit polls suggested after a general election on Sunday, despite big gains by nationalist far-right groups.