George Simion, leader of Romania’s Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), has been re-elected as Vice-President of the European Conservatives and Reformists Party (ECR). The unanimous vote took place during a council meeting of the ECR on Friday. This reconfirmation solidifies Simion’s position within the pan-European conservative political group. The AUR released a press statement detailing the outcome of the vote. The ECR represents a coalition of national-conservative and Eurosceptic parties across Europe. Further details regarding the ECR leadership were also expected to be announced following the meeting. This outcome highlights the growing influence of the AUR within European conservative circles.