Romania's top court upholds presidential election first-round result, sets stage for run-off vote on Dec 8
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Romania's top court upholds presidential election first-round result, sets stage for run-off vote on Dec 8

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Romania’s Constitutional Court on Monday validated the shock first-round result in its presidential election, setting the stage for a run-off vote on December 8 Head of the Romanian Constitutional Court Marian Enache announces the validation of the country's presidential election first-round result, following a vote recount, in Bucharest, Romania, on Monday. Reuters Romania’s Constitutional Court on Monday validated the shock first-round result in its presidential election, setting the stage for a run-off vote on December 8 that could upend the country’s pro-Western orientation and erode backing for Ukraine. The ruling clears the uncertainty that has hung over the nation since the court demanded a vote recount last week, after the Nov. 24 victory of little-known far-right candidate Calin Georgescu raised suspicions of outside meddling in the electoral process of a country that has been a staunch ally of Ukraine. “Judges unanimously decided to … confirm and validate the result of the first presidential round on Nov. 24 and holding the second round on Dec. 8,” chief judge Marian Enache said.

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A top Romanian court upholds the ban on far-right Georgescu’s presidential bid
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1 week, 2 days ago

A top Romanian court upholds the ban on far-right Georgescu’s presidential bid

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — A top Romanian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal by far-right politician Calin Georgescu to lift a ban on his candidacy for the rerun in May of Romania’s presidential election, after the same court annulled last year’s election in which Georgescu won the first round. Hundreds of Georgescu supporters who had gathered near the court, many waving …

Barred from Romania’s presidential election rerun, Calin Georgescu will appeal decision at top court
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1 week, 3 days ago

Barred from Romania’s presidential election rerun, Calin Georgescu will appeal decision at top court

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian far-right populist Calin Georgescu, who was barred from running in the country’s presidential election redo, will appeal the electoral body’s decision to a top court on Monday. The 62-year-old Georgescu will lodge his appeal to Romania’s Constitutional Court in the capital Bucharest, a day after the Central Election Bureau rejected his candidacy, accordingly to close political …

Romania bars far-right candidate Calin Georgescu from presidential election run
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1 week, 4 days ago

Romania bars far-right candidate Calin Georgescu from presidential election run

Live Mint  

Romania's central election authority on Sunday barred far-right pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu from running in May's presidential election re-run, a decision likely to deepen a constitutional crisis in the European Union and NATO member. The cancellation on December 6 of the presidential election due to allegations of Russian meddling in Georgescu's favour has thrust Romania to the heart of a …

Protests erupt as Romania bars pro-Russian presidential candidate
1 week, 4 days ago

Protests erupt as Romania bars pro-Russian presidential candidate

Al Jazeera  

A ruling by Romania’s central election authority to disqualify pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu from running in May’s presidential election rerun has prompted protests. In a detailed decision released late on Sunday, the election authority cited the court’s previous ruling as grounds for its decision, stating that Georgescu failed to adhere to ballot regulations. Hundreds of Georgescu supporters gathered outside the …

Romanian election body rejects candidacy of far-right populist Calin Georgescu in presidential rerun
1 week, 4 days ago

Romanian election body rejects candidacy of far-right populist Calin Georgescu in presidential rerun

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania’s electoral body on Sunday rejected Calin Georgescu’s candidacy in the presidential election rerun, after the far-right populist won the first round of last year’s race before a top court annulled the election. The BEC’s rejection came after Romania’s Constitutional Court annulled the first-round results two days before the Dec. 8 runoff, after allegations emerged that Russia …

Far-right front-runner in Romania’s annulled presidential race files his candidacy in the rerun
1 week, 6 days ago

Far-right front-runner in Romania’s annulled presidential race files his candidacy in the rerun

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian far-right populist Calin Georgescu filed his candidacy Friday in a rerun of last year’s presidential election that was annulled by a top court after his surprise first-round win. As the 62-year-old Georgescu arrived at the Central Election Bureau in the capital, Bucharest, hundreds of supporters waved Romanian flags and chanted: “Last resort, another revolution!” Romania’s Constitutional …

What rise of right amid political crisis in Romania means for Europe
1 month ago

What rise of right amid political crisis in Romania means for Europe

Firstpost  

If Călin Georgescu wins, Romania will see a far-right president and possibly a prime minister of the same ideology. That would radically shift Bucharest’s foreign policy, potentially causing fissures with NATO and the EU Romanian independent far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu gives a statement outside his voting station after the annulation of the presidential elections, in Mogosoaia, Romania, December 8, …

Europe sees rise of another far-right presidential hopeful: Romania's pro-Russian Calin Gerogescu
2 months ago

Europe sees rise of another far-right presidential hopeful: Romania's pro-Russian Calin Gerogescu

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Crin Antonescu, the proposed single candidate of the pro-European coalition government would get 25% of the vote, followed by Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan, who said he could run as an independent, who would get 17%. Far-right pro-Russian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu remains the top choice among voters ahead of Romania’s presidential election re-run in May, according to an opinion survey …

Romania sets May date for new presidential election
2 months ago

Romania sets May date for new presidential election

Al Jazeera  

The first round will take place on May 4, with a second on May 18 if no first-round candidate wins more than 50 percent. Romania’s coalition government has announced that it will hold a new presidential election in May, after the shock annulment of the December vote amid claims of Russian interference. The European Union and NATO state, which borders …

Romania’s political tumult continues as leftist party leaves talks to form pro-European coalition
3 months ago

Romania’s political tumult continues as leftist party leaves talks to form pro-European coalition

LA Times  

A man waves the Romanian flag outside a voting station in Mogosoaia, Romania, on Sunday after the country’s Constitutional Court annulled the first round of presidential elections. Romania’s leftist Social Democratic Party on Thursday withdrew from negotiations to form a pro-European coalition government, extending political turmoil that has gripped the European Union country after a top court annulled a presidential …

Romania’s pro-Western parties agree to form a majority government after political turmoil
3 months, 1 week ago

Romania’s pro-Western parties agree to form a majority government after political turmoil

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania’s pro-European parties agreed Wednesday to form a majority government made up of groupings that were traditionally on opposite sides and shutting out far-right nationalists who made significant gains in the election on Dec. 1. The PSD reached agreement late Tuesday to form a grand coalition with the center-right National Liberal Party, or PNL, the reformist Save …

Romania’s pro-European parties agree to form coalition government
3 months, 1 week ago

Romania’s pro-European parties agree to form coalition government

Al Jazeera  

The coalition will potentially endorse a single candidate in new presidential election. The leftist Social Democratic Party, or PSD – which topped the polls in the December 1 election – reached an agreement late on Tuesday to form a coalition with the centre-right National Liberal Party, the reformist Save Romania Union party, and the small ethnic Hungarian UDMR party. The …

Romania’s Supreme Court Annuls first round of presidential vote won by far-right candidate
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Romania’s Supreme Court Annuls first round of presidential vote won by far-right candidate

The Hindu  

A Romanian Supreme Court on Friday Annulled the first round of the country's Presidential election, days after allegations emerged that Russia ran a coordinated online campaign to promote the far-right outsider who won the first round. Without naming Mr. Georgescu, the court said that one of the 13 candidates in the November 24 first round had improperly received “preferential treatment” …

US calls for 'peaceful democratic process' in Romania after country scraps first round of voting
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US calls for 'peaceful democratic process' in Romania after country scraps first round of voting

Firstpost  

Romania’s constitutional court on Friday cancelled the country’s presidential election following allegations of foreign interference in favour of the far-right frontrunner, just two days ahead of the run-off People chant slogans during a pro-European rally ahead of the runoff for the presidential elections in Bucharest, Romania, on Thursday. File / Reuters The United States on Friday urged all parties in …

Romanian presidential election results are SCRAPPED by top court after intelligence reports claim hard-right outsider who surged into lead was backed by Russia
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Romanian presidential election results are SCRAPPED by top court after intelligence reports claim hard-right outsider who surged into lead was backed by Russia

Daily Mail  

Romania's top court has annulled the first round of the country's presidential election, which was won by far-right outsider Calin Georgescu. The Constitutional Court's unprecedented decision - which is final - came after President Klaus Iohannis declassified intelligence on Wednesday that alleged Russia ran a sprawling campaign to back him on social media. Calin Georgescu's first round victory in the …

Romania’s top court annuls first round of presidential election amid fears of Russian interference
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Romania’s top court annuls first round of presidential election amid fears of Russian interference

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Romania's top court has annulled …

Romania's top court cancels first round of presidential election, orders rerun
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Romania's top court cancels first round of presidential election, orders rerun

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Romania’s top court annulled the result of the first round of the country’s presidential election on Friday, adding that the entire election process would have to be rerun People chant slogans during a pro-European rally ahead of the runoff for the presidential elections in Bucharest, Romania, on Thursday. Reuters Romania’s top court annulled the result of the first round of …

Romania’s top court annuls first round of presidential vote won by far-right candidate
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Romania’s top court annuls first round of presidential vote won by far-right candidate

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — A top Romanian court on Friday annulled the first round of the country’s presidential election, days after allegations emerged that Russia ran a coordinated online campaign to promote the far-right outsider who won the first round. The court, without naming Georgescu, said that one of the 13 candidates in the Nov. 24 first round had improperly received …

Romania’s top court annuls results of presidential election’s first round
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Romania’s top court annuls results of presidential election’s first round

Al Jazeera  

Romania’s top court has annulled the results of the first round of the presidential election and says the process must be rerun after allegations that Russia ran a coordinated campaign to promote the far-right candidate who emerged as the frontrunner. The Constitutional Court’s decision on Friday, which is final, came after President Klaus Iohannis declassified intelligence this week that alleged …

Romania’s top court annuls first round of presidential vote won by far-right candidate
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Romania’s top court annuls first round of presidential vote won by far-right candidate

LA Times  

In a surprise outcome, independent candidate Calin Georgescu won the first round of Romania’s presidential elections, which a court has annulled. A top Romanian court on Friday annulled the first round of the country’s presidential election, days after allegations that Russia ran a coordinated online campaign to promote the far-right outsider who won the first round. The Constitutional Court’s unprecedented …

Romanian constitutional court validates first round of presidential race after vote recount
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Romanian constitutional court validates first round of presidential race after vote recount

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — After a ballot recount, a top Romanian court on Monday validated the first round of a presidential race in which a far-right outsider emerged as the frontrunner, plunging the country into turmoil amid allegations of electoral violations and Russian meddling. The Constitutional Court’s unanimous decision came after it had asked the Central Election Bureau to recount and …

Romanian court upholds presidential election first-round results
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Romanian court upholds presidential election first-round results

Al Jazeera  

Romania’s Constitutional Court has validated the shock first-round result in its presidential election, setting the stage for a run-off vote on December 8, which could upend the country’s pro-Western orientation and erode backing for Ukraine. “Judges unanimously decided to… confirm and validate the result of the first presidential round on November 24 and holding the second round on December 8,” …

Romanians cast ballots in parliamentary election as turmoil in presidential race grips the nation
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Romanians cast ballots in parliamentary election as turmoil in presidential race grips the nation

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanians are casting ballots in a parliamentary election on Sunday sandwiched between a two-round presidential race, the first round of which has plunged the European Union and NATO member country into unprecedented turmoil following allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference. “If Georgescu becomes president, with a favorable parliament, it’s going to be wild.” According to a …

Romanians vote in parliamentary election as turmoil in presidential race grips the nation
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Romanians vote in parliamentary election as turmoil in presidential race grips the nation

LA Times  

Calin Georgescu, an independent candidate who won the most votes in the first round of the presidential election, speaks to media after casting his vote in the country’s parliamentary election Sunday. “If Georgescu becomes president, with a favorable parliament, it’s going to be wild.” According to a report by Expert Forum, a Bucharest-based think tank, Georgescu’s TikTok account before last …

Romanians vote in parliamentary elections as far right hopes to make gains
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Romanians vote in parliamentary elections as far right hopes to make gains

Al Jazeera  

Parliamentary elections come a week after a right-wing candidate won most votes in the first round of the presidential election. Romanians have voted in a parliamentary election a week after the first round of the presidential election saw right-wing candidate Calin Georgescu emerge at the top. His unexpected success last Sunday aroused suspicions of interference in the campaign, prompted a …

Romania’s parliamentary vote risks being overshadowed by presidential race chaos
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Romania’s parliamentary vote risks being overshadowed by presidential race chaos

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Hundreds of protesters gathered in Bucharest after a far-right populist unexpectedly won the first round of a presidential race, plunging Romania into turmoil just days before the country holds parliamentary elections. According to a report by Expert Forum, a Bucharest-based think tank, Georgescu’s TikTok account has had an explosion which it said “appears sudden and artificial, similar …

Romanian court orders recount of first-round election won by far-right outsider
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Romanian court orders recount of first-round election won by far-right outsider

LA Times  

A gavel sits on the judges’ table at the Constitutional Court in Bucharest, Romania. After the CCR’s ruling, Terhes’ press office said in a statement on Facebook that the court ordered the recount “due to indications of fraud,” and alleged Terhes had “presented evidence suggesting” that valid votes cast for Ludovic Orban — who had dropped out of the race …

A far-right populist shocks Romania by heading into the presidential runoff
3 months, 3 weeks ago

A far-right populist shocks Romania by heading into the presidential runoff

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania is reeling after a little-known, far-right populist secured the first round in the presidential election, beating the incumbent prime minister. Lasconi on Monday warned that Romania is now in “a historical confrontation between preserving Romania’s young democracy … and those who want to return Romania to the Russian sphere of influence.” She added: “Let us be …

Romania in shock after far-right populist enters presidential election's runoff
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Romania in shock after far-right populist enters presidential election's runoff

NPR  

Romania in shock after far-right populist enters presidential election's runoff toggle caption Alexandru Dobre/AP BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania's political landscape is reeling after a little-known, far-right populist secured the first round in the presidential election, electoral data showed Monday, going from an obscure candidate to beating the incumbent prime minister. Sponsor Message It is the first time in Romania's 35-year …

Romanian far-right NATO critic set to contest presidential runoff
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Romanian far-right NATO critic set to contest presidential runoff

CNN  

Reuters — A hard-right critic of NATO who has praised Russia is set to face a center-right opposition leader in a presidential election runoff in Romania that could undermine its pro-Western stance after a shock outcome in the first-round vote. We will of course watch how the electoral processes develop and who wins.” Parliamentary election looms Romania, a southeast European …

Hard-right populist takes shock lead in Romania’s presidential vote
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hard-right populist takes shock lead in Romania’s presidential vote

Al Jazeera  

NATO critic Calin Georgescu on track to face pro-European Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu in run-off vote next month. A hard-right populist known for his opposition to the European Union and NATO has surged into the lead in Romania’s presidential election in a shock result that throws the country’s pro-Western outlook into doubt. With 98 percent of ballots counted, Calin Georgescu …

Calin Georgescu leads tight Romanian presidential race, runoff picture unclear
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Calin Georgescu leads tight Romanian presidential race, runoff picture unclear

China Daily  

A woman votes during the first round of the presidential elections at a polling station in Bucharest, Romania, Nov 24, 2024. BUCHAREST - Independent candidate Calin Georgescu has taken a narrow lead in Romania's presidential election, securing 21.9 percent of the vote with 77 percent of ballots counted, according to partial results released late on Sunday night. Elena Lasconi, the …

A far-right populist and a reformist will face off in Romania’s presidential runoff
3 months, 3 weeks ago

A far-right populist and a reformist will face off in Romania’s presidential runoff

LA Times  

Calin Georgescu, running as an independent candidate for president, speaks to media after registering his bid in the country’s presidential elections in Bucharest, Romania, in October. Romania’s political landscape is reeling after a little-known, far-right populist secured the first round in the presidential election, going from an obscure candidate to beating the incumbent prime minister. After casting his ballot Sunday, …

Basescu headed for victory in Romania runoff
15 years, 3 months ago

Basescu headed for victory in Romania runoff

The Hindu  

Incumbent President Traian Basescu, was headed for victory in a tight presidential runoff in Romania, election authorities said on Monday, in an election Romanians hope will pull the country out of its worst political and economic crisis in 20 years. With 99.13 percent of the vote counted, election authorities said centrist Mr. Basescu polled 50.37 percent of the votes, while …

Romanians vote for president in close runoff
15 years, 3 months ago

Romanians vote for president in close runoff

The Hindu  

Romanians began voting on Sunday in a hotly contested presidential runoff that could resolve almost two months of political crisis and unfreeze an international loan Romania needs to emerge from its worst recession since communism was overthrown in 1989. Mr. Geoana, 51, who served as Romania’s ambassador to the U.S. and then as foreign minister, lacks Mr. Basescu’s popular appeal …

Romania to hold presidential run-off
15 years, 3 months ago

Romania to hold presidential run-off

The Hindu  

More than 18 million Romanians are expected to go to the polls on Sunday to choose a president between incumbent Traian Basescu and social democrat leader Mircea Geoana. The winner will have to move quickly to name the country’s new prime minister and resolve a political crisis that has led international donors to postpone a massive aid package -- the …

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