MEDIAFAX 35. 2000 - Finală prezidențială cu emoții: Corneliu Vadim Tudor ajunge în turul al doilea, dar Ion Iliescu revine la Cotroceni

The year 2000 marked a significant political shift in Romania, with Ion Iliescu returning to the presidency after the PDSR won the elections. The elections saw the decline of the center-right coalition and the surprising qualification of Corneliu Vadim Tudor for the presidential runoff. Additionally, Romania faced a major ecological disaster in Baia Mare. MEDIAFAX played a crucial role in covering the electoral process, providing real-time updates and analysis. The elections resulted in PDSR becoming the dominant parliamentary force, while the CDR suffered a major setback. Iliescu won the presidency with 66.83% of the votes in the second round, defeating Vadim Tudor, who garnered 33.17%.