Romania’s presidential election was called off following accusations that the surprise frontrunner’s social media campaign was influenced by Russia. Far-right independent candidate Calin Georgescu won the first round of voting and rose to popularity by posting his “Romania first” nationalist brand on TikTok. His account gained more than 530,000 followers and over 5 million “likes” but fueled suspicion that his overnight success was driven by Rus…

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Romania's top court scraps presidential election following allegations of Russian interference

It is alleged that presidential front runner Calin Georgescu was involved in ‘irregularities and violations of electoral legislation’.

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Romanian elections cancelled amid allegations of Russian interference

The cancellation of the second round of the presidential elections in Romania is actually a coup d'etat; now only liberal, pro-Brussels ones should come to power... RIA Novosti, 06.12.2024

Отмена второго тура президентских выборов в Румынии фактически является госпереворотом, теперь к власти должны приходить только либеральные, пробрюссельские... РИА Новости, 06.12.2024

Пушков назвал отмену второго тура выборов в Румынии госпереворотом

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Pushkov called the cancellation of the second round of elections in Romania a coup d'etat

Romania's constitutional court on Friday cancelled the country's presidential election following allegations of Russian interference in favour of the far-right frontrunner, just two days ahead of the run-off.
Romania's pro-EU President Klaus Iohannis said he would stay in his post until a new government that emerges from legislative elections last weekend can be formed to set a new presidential election date.

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The annulment of the presidential elections by the Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) as a result of accusations and evidence of possible Russian interference managed to shock the foreign press as well. All predictions, any certainty, flew out the window, writes the BBC.

Anularea alegerilor prezidențiale de către Curtea Constituţională a României (CCR) ca urmare a unor acuzații și dovezi ale unei posibile interferenţe ruseşti a reușit să șocheze și presa străină. Toate previziunile, orice certitudine, au zburat pe fereastră, scrie BBC.

BBC: Presupusa ingerinţă rusă în alegerile din România reînvie amintiri întunecate

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BBC: Alleged Russian interference in Romanian elections revives dark memories

Pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu said the decision amounted to an 'organized coup d'état'. Democracy was brought 'to its knees,' pro-European Elena Lasconi said.

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Romania's presidential election canceled over TikTok disinformation investigation

The President of the S.O.S Romania Party, Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă, states that the CCR's decision to cancel the presidential elections "is a coup d'état", "a battle of the Romanian and foreign secret services", and asks its members and supporters "not to put their lives in danger for the petty interests of the parties," informs Agerpres.

Preşedinta Partidului S.O.S România, Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă, afirmă că decizia CCR de anulare a alegerilor prezidenţiale "este o lovitură de stat", "o luptă a serviciilor secrete româneşti şi străine", şi cere membrilor şi susţinătorilor săi "să nu îşi pună viaţa în pericol pentru interesele meschine ale partidelor", informează Agerpres.

Şoşoacă: "Decizia CCR de anulare a alegerilor este o luptă a serviciilor secrete româneşti şi străine. Se urmăreşte că România să intre în război"

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Sosoacă: "The CCR's decision to cancel the elections is a fight between the Romanian and foreign secret services. The aim is for Romania to enter the war"

Questions were raised over the validity of the result after a candidate who polled in single digits before the first round of the election surged to a first-place finish.

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Romania's presidential election results annulled amid Russian interference accusations

The results of the first round of the Romanian presidential election have been overturned after suspicions of Russian interference came to light. Romania's presidential election was suspended two days before the second round of voting following an unprecedented court ruling. The Constitutional Court decided to overturn the first-round vote after allegations of Russian interference. Suspicions arose when far-right independent candidate Călin Geor…

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Romania annuls presidential election due to Russian interference

Romania’s constitutional court on Friday cancelled the country’s presidential election following allegations of Russian interference in favour of the far-right frontrunner, just two days ahead of the run-off. Romania’s pro-EU President Klaus Iohannis said he would stay in his post until a new government that emerged from legislative elections last weekend can be formed to

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Romanian court annuls presidential election over alleged Russian interference

The President of the S.O.S Romania Party, Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă, states that the CCR's decision to cancel the presidential elections "is a coup d'état", "a battle between the Romanian and foreign secret services", because "it is expected that Romania...

Preşedinta Partidului S.O.S România, Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă, afirmă că decizia CCR de anulare a alegerilor prezidenţiale „este o lovitură de stat”, „o luptă a serviciilor secrete româneşti şi străine”, pentru că „se urmăreşte că România…

Diana Șoșoacă acuză „o lovitură de stat” prin decizia CCR de anulare a alegerilor: O luptă între serviciile secrete româneşti şi străine / Se urmăreşte ca România să intre în război - HotNews.ro

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