Romania sets May date for new presidential election
2 months, 1 week 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 Ukraine, was plunged into institutional chaos last year when Calin Georgescu, a little-known far-right pro-Russian politician, won the first presidential round on November 24. The European Commission last month also opened formal proceedings against TikTok over its suspected failure to limit election interference, notably in the Romanian vote. On Thursday, the government, headed by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, issued a decree saying campaign materials ahead of the next presidential vote will need to be clearly marked as election content and their sponsors identified.

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Romania’s election body rejects far-right Diana Sosoaca’s presidential bid, approves George Simion
1 week ago

Romania’s election body rejects far-right Diana Sosoaca’s presidential bid, approves George Simion

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania’s electoral body Saturday rejected the candidacy of a controversial far-right politician in the presidential election rerun in May, but approved George Simion, the leader of the country’s most popular far-right party. In a public letter posted online and addressed to U.S. President Donald Trump after the bureau’s decision, Sosoaca, 49, claimed that “the democratic system has …

A top Romanian court upholds the ban on far-right Georgescu’s presidential bid
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1 week, 4 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, 6 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 blocks Russia-aligned candidate Georgescu from presidential rerun, sparking protests
1 week, 6 days ago

Romania blocks Russia-aligned candidate Georgescu from presidential rerun, sparking protests

Firstpost  

The court flagged undeclared campaign financing and alleged fraudulent use of digital technologies, with authorities suspecting Russian interference Romania’s Central Electoral Bureau on Sunday barred far-right, Russia-aligned candidate Călin Georgescu from competing in the country’s presidential election rerun in May, citing election violations. Georgescu, who unexpectedly won the first round of the presidential vote last November following a highly successful …

Romania bars far-right candidate Calin Georgescu from presidential election run
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1 week, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

Romania’s far-right candidate Georgescu barred from May presidential vote
2 weeks ago

Romania’s far-right candidate Georgescu barred from May presidential vote

Al Jazeera  

After the election authority’s decision, about 300 of Georgescu’s supporters gather outside the election bureau, shouting ‘freedom!’. Romania’s central election authority has banned far-right pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu from running in the country’s May presidential election re-run, triggering protests from Georgescu’s supporters. After the election authority’s decision, about 300 of Georgescu’s supporters gathered outside the election bureau shouting “freedom!” and …

Far-right front-runner in Romania’s annulled presidential race files his candidacy in the rerun
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Romania sees massive anti-government protests. Here's why
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Romania sees massive anti-government protests. Here's why

India Today  

Thousands of people gathered in Romania's capital Bucharest and protested against a top court's decision to cancel last December's presidential election after far-right politician Calin Georgescu emerged as the surprise frontrunner in the first round. The demonstrators converged in front of the government building, expressing solidarity with Georgescu, waving Romania's tricolour flag and chanting anti-government slogans like "Down with the …

Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters hold rally ahead of Romania’s election rerun
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters hold rally ahead of Romania’s election rerun

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Romania’s capital on Saturday in the latest anti-government demonstration by far-right groups after a top court canceled a presidential election in the European Union country last year. Protesters converged in front of the government building in Bucharest, waving Romania’s tricolor flag and chanting slogans such as “Down with the Government” …

Who is Calin Georgescu, the far-right populist being investigated by prosecutors in Romania?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Who is Calin Georgescu, the far-right populist being investigated by prosecutors in Romania?

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — He shook Romania’s political landscape in November when he secured the first round in the presidential election, going from an obscure candidate to beating the incumbent prime minister. Calin Georgescu, a little-known, far-right populist, clinched the most votes and advanced to the second round to face off against reformist Elena Lasconi of the progressive Save Romania Union …

Thousands rally in Romania’s capital to support far-right Georgescu after annulled presidential race
1 month ago

Thousands rally in Romania’s capital to support far-right Georgescu after annulled presidential race

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Romania’s capital on Saturday in a show of support for Călin Georgescu, the far-right populist who emerged as the front-runner in last year’s presidential race that was annulled days before the second-round runoff. Many of the demonstrators in central Bucharest waved Romania’s blue, yellow and red flags, while others …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

'Democracy is not optional': Thousands in Romania protest cancelled presidential elections
2 months, 1 week ago

'Democracy is not optional': Thousands in Romania protest cancelled presidential elections

Firstpost  

The protest follows the court’s December decision to annul the election just two days before a scheduled runoff. Far-right populist Calin Georgescu had stunned many by winning the first round on November 24, prompting allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference Tens of thousands of Romanians gathered in Bucharest on Sunday to protest the Constitutional Court’s decision to annul the …

Tens of thousands protest in Romania’s capital against annulled presidential race
2 months, 1 week ago

Tens of thousands protest in Romania’s capital against annulled presidential race

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tens of thousands protested in Romania’s capital on Sunday against a …

Romanian lawmakers narrowly approve new pro-European coalition during period of political turmoil
3 months ago

Romanian lawmakers narrowly approve new pro-European coalition during period of political turmoil

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian lawmakers on Monday voted narrowly in favor of a new pro-European coalition government led by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. After parliament’s approval, President Klaus Iohannis swore in the new government and warned the new Cabinet that it’s entering a “difficult new period” in which “for many Romanians, there are major concerns.” Romania was plunged into …

Romanian lawmakers narrowly approve new pro-European coalition during period of political turmoil
3 months ago

Romanian lawmakers narrowly approve new pro-European coalition during period of political turmoil

LA Times  

Marcel Ciolacu, the leader of Romania’s Social Democratic Party, casts his ballot during a confidence vote for him and his team at the parliament in Bucharest, Romania, on Monday. Romanian lawmakers on Monday voted narrowly in favor of a new pro-European coalition government led by incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu. After parliament’s approval, President Klaus Iohannis swore in the new …

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

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — 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 election. Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu of the PSD, which won the most votes in the parliamentary election on Dec. 1, said his party was …

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 far-right presidential candidate denounces canceled vote at closed polling station
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Romania’s far-right presidential candidate denounces canceled vote at closed polling station

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania’s defiant far-right presidential candidate, Calin Georgescu, on Sunday stood outside a closed polling station to denounce a top court’s unprecedented decision to annul the first round of the vote in which he emerged as the frontrunner. Without naming Georgescu, the court said one candidate received “preferential treatment” on social media platforms, distorting voters’ expressed will. “In …

Romanian prosecutors conduct raids linked to funding of Georgescu’s campaign
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Romanian prosecutors conduct raids linked to funding of Georgescu’s campaign

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romanian prosecutors conducted raids on Saturday linked to a man suspected of illegally financing a campaign to promote Calin Georgescu’s presidential run, a day after the country’s top court annulled the elections in which the far-right candidate had won the first round. Intelligence authorities said information they obtained “revealed an aggressive promotion campaign” to increase and accelerate …

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 court annuls presidential election amid allegations of Russian online campaign
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Romanian court annuls presidential election amid allegations of Russian online campaign

Firstpost  

The Constitutional Court’s unprecedented decision — which is final — came after President Klaus Iohannis declassified intelligence on Wednesday that alleged Russia organized thousands of social media accounts to promote Calin Georgescu across platforms such as TikTok and Telegram Calin Georgescu, the independent candidate for presidency who won the first round of presidential elections in Izvorani, Romania. The Constitutional Court’s …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

As Romania heads to Sunday vote, thousands protest against Russian 'interference'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

As Romania heads to Sunday vote, thousands protest against Russian 'interference'

Firstpost  

Ahead of the second round of Romanian Presidential Elections, thousands of pro-EU protesters staged demonstrations across Bucharest, expressing fears of Russian interference Ahead of a critical election in Romania, thousands of people took to the streets of central Bucharest to show their support for European values. On Thursday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken joined Romanian intelligence services and claimed …

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 soccer leader urges fans to keep country pro-European ahead of state presidential election
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Romanian soccer leader urges fans to keep country pro-European ahead of state presidential election

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 Three days before a state …

Romania’s surprise front-runner says he’s not pro-Russia. But Romania alleges he had Moscow’s help
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Romania’s surprise front-runner says he’s not pro-Russia. But Romania alleges he had Moscow’s help

Associated Press  

IZVORANI, Romania — The surprise front-runner in Romania’s presidential election insisted to The Associated Press in an interview Wednesday that he is not pro-Russian — hours before Romania declassified intelligence alleging Moscow ran an online campaign to promote him to voters. Georgescu is also a self-professed Donald Trump supporter and said the incoming U.S. president “knows what he wants, he …

Romania's top court upholds presidential election first-round result, sets stage for run-off vote on Dec 8
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Firstpost  

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 …

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 …

Romania’s pro-Western parties win parliamentary election as far-right makes gains
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Romania’s pro-Western parties win parliamentary election as far-right makes gains

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Pro-Western parties won the most votes in Romania’s parliamentary election, data on Monday shows, and will look to form a coalition government as the European Union country sees a surge of support for far-right nationalists who made huge gains in the country’s legislature. but a majority is very difficult to build, because all those pro-European parties are …

Romania’s pro-Western parties win parliamentary election as far right makes gains
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Romania’s pro-Western parties win parliamentary election as far right makes gains

LA Times  

George Simion, leader of the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians, speaks to media after polls closed during the country’s parliamentary elections in Bucharest, Romania, on Sunday. Pro-Western parties won the most votes in Romania’s parliamentary election, data on Monday show, and will look to form a coalition government as the European Union country sees a surge of support for …

Romanian court upholds presidential election first-round results
3 months, 3 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, 3 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
Trending News
3 months, 3 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 …

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 …

Romania’s presidential election is in chaos. Here’s why TikTok is in the middle of it
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Romania’s presidential election is in chaos. Here’s why TikTok is in the middle of it

Firstpost  

Romania’s top court has ordered a recount in the first round of the presidential elections after Calin Georgescu – a little-known, far-right candidate who had been polling in single digits – surged into first place while Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu was knocked out of the contest. Our family.” Georgescu’s shock victory has led the country’s Constitutional Court to “unanimously ordered …

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 …

Romania asks EU to investigate TikTok’s election handling after ultranationalist’s stunning win
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Romania asks EU to investigate TikTok’s election handling after ultranationalist’s stunning win

Politico  

TikTok is under mounting pressure to explain how it handled political content in Romania after a first round presidential vote on Sunday propelled the ultranationalist, pro-Russian firebrand Călin Georgescu to a shock victory, in part thanks to his sudden surge on TikTok. A top EU lawmaker demanded on Tuesday that TikTok's chief executive appear before the European Parliament to answer …

Who is Calin Georgescu, the far-right populist who won the 1st round of Romania’s presidential race?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is Calin Georgescu, the far-right populist who won the 1st round of Romania’s presidential race?

Associated Press  

BUCHAREST, Romania — Most polls predicted Calin Georgescu to win less than 10% of the vote in the first round of Romania’s presidential election. 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 to his polling results.” On Nov. 18, his TikTok account …

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