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Why were Romanian polls annulled?

The story so far:- In an unprecedented ruling on December 6, Romania’s constitutional court unanimously annulled the country’s presidential elections, two days before the run-off ballot, amid allegations of Russian interference. Welcoming the court’s decision, Romania’s Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu — who incidentally was himself a presidential contender — remarked that the huge success of Mr. Georgescu’s social media campaign …

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6 days, 3 hours ago

TikTok being investigated after suspected meddling in Romania's presidential election

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 European Union regulators said Tuesday they're investigating whether TikTok breached the …

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6 days, 3 hours ago

EU investigates TikTok over Romanian presidential election safeguards

Associated Press

LONDON — European Union regulators said Tuesday they’re investigating whether TikTok breached the bloc’s digital rulebook by failing to deal with risks to Romania’s presidential election, which has been thrown into turmoil over allegations of electoral violations and Russian meddling. “Following serious indications that foreign actors interfered in the Romanian presidential elections by using TikTok, we are now thoroughly investigating …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Romanian TikTok influencers flee amid probe into election interference

Firstpost

The TikTok influencers— some reportedly linked to organised crime— posted farewell messages on social media, showing land borders and planes, before fleeing Romania TikTok influencers came under the radar following allegations of election interference in Romania. The TikTok influencers— some reportedly linked to organised crime— posted farewell messages on social media, showing land borders and planes, before fleeing Romania. Their …

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1 week, 5 days 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 …

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2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

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2 weeks, 2 days 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” …

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2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

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

The Independent

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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 …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

The European Union demands TikTok's response to Romanian files suggesting Moscow's role in vote

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 The European Union said Friday it sent TikTok an urgent request …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

The EU makes an urgent TikTok inquiry on Russia’s role in Romanian election turmoil

Associated Press

LONDON — The European Union said Friday it sent TikTok an urgent request for more information about Romanian intelligence files suggesting that Moscow coordinated influencers on its platform to promote an election candidate who became the surprise front-runner in the nation’s presidential election. Declassified files released by Romanian authorities earlier this week suggest that a pro-Russia campaign used the messaging …

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2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

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2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

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2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Romania first': Far-right election front-runner echoes Trump

Raw Story

by Fulya OZERKAN / Ani SANDU Romania's far-right presidential front-runner Calin Georgescu has put his most controversial statements aside as he goes for a single slogan echoing Donald Trump before Sunday's run-off vote -- "Romania first". "Romania has to be first," Georgescu -- who has campaigned against aid for neighboring war-torn Ukraine -- told the news site Politico, "like how …

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2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Romanians protest in The Hague as far-right candidate gets closer to winning election

NL Times

Around 150 Romanian people who live in the Netherlands protested in The Hague on Monday evening to raise concerns about the future of their country and the widespread misinformation and disinformation in the presidential election currently happening. The first round of the Romanian presidential election was surprisingly won by the far-right independent candidate Calin Georgescu. The second round of the …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

TikTok defends handling of Romania election content in grilling by EU lawmakers

LA Times

Calin Georgescu, a far-right independent candidate for president who came in first after the first round of Romania’s presidential election, prepares to vote Sunday in the country’s parliamentary election. TikTok applied its “global playbook” for the Romanian election and took a local approach with staff on the ground, said Caroline Greer, the company’s top lobbyist in the EU. Greer said …

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2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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2 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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,” …

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Why were Romanian polls annulled?

TikTok being investigated after suspected meddling in Romania's presidential election

EU investigates TikTok over Romanian presidential election safeguards

Romanian TikTok influencers flee amid probe into election interference

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

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

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

Romanian court annuls presidential election amid allegations of Russian online campaign

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

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

The European Union demands TikTok's response to Romanian files suggesting Moscow's role in vote

The EU makes an urgent TikTok inquiry on Russia’s role in Romanian election turmoil

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

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

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

'Romania first': Far-right election front-runner echoes Trump

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

Romanians protest in The Hague as far-right candidate gets closer to winning election

TikTok defends handling of Romania election content in grilling by EU lawmakers

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

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

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

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

Romanian court upholds presidential election first-round results