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,

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.

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