Romania's Constitutional Court annulled the first round of presidential elections due to alleged Russian interference via social media. The court's decision follows declassified intelligence reports indicating a coordinated campaign to promote far-right candidate Călin Georgescu, who has expressed pro-Russian sentiments. A new election date is yet to be announced.
Călin Georgescu, an independent far-right candidate, unexpectedly topped the polls in the first round of Romania's presidential elections on November 24, 2024. His rise has been linked to a social media campaign allegedly orchestrated by Russian entities, prompting concerns about foreign influence in Romanian politics.
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