George Simion is 40 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 21 September 1986.
Romanian nationalist politician who co-founded AUR and lost the 2025 presidential run-off to Nicușor Dan
Did you know?He first became known as an activist for the unification of Romania and Moldova.
Quick facts
Date of birth21 September 1986
Age40
NationalityRomanian
BirthplaceFocșani, Romania
Editor's Take:
George Simion rose from street activism to lead one of Europe's fastest-growing nationalist parties. He first campaigned for Romania's union with Moldova. AUR surprised observers by entering parliament in 2020. Simion built his support through social media and a combative style. In 2025 he won the first round of the presidential election. He then lost the run-off to Bucharest's mayor, Nicușor Dan. He remains a central figure on Romania's right.
Key Milestones
2019: Co-founds AUR
2020: Elected to parliament
2025: Reaches the presidential run-off
George-Nicolae Simion (born 21 September 1986) is a Romanian far-right politician and civic activist. He is the founder and chairman of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), the second largest party in both houses of parliament since 2024.
