Romania Cancels Presidential Election Results Amid Interference Claims
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Romania’s Constitutional Court annuls presidential election results amid foreign interference claims. In a landmark ruling, Romania’s constitutional court has invalidated the results of the first round of the presidential election due to allegations of Russian interference, leading to the cancellation of the scheduled second round on December 8, 2024. Călin Georgescu, the first-round winner, condemned the decision as an “officialized coup.” The court emphasized the need for a fair electoral process, citing significant cyber intrusion attempts linked to state-sponsored actors. Following the ruling, the Romanian government will set a new election date. The U.S. State Department and the European Commission have expressed concerns over foreign influence in the electoral process, with TikTok being urged to enhance monitoring of its platform to prevent manipulation.
