Romania’s Constitutional Court Orders Presidential Election Rerun Amid Russian Interference Allegations
Romania’s constitutional court has annulled the recent presidential election due to allegations of Russian interference, including claims of a significant online influence campaign and hacking attempts. This controversial decision has sparked fears among Romanians who recall the country’s communist past. Fringe candidate Calin Georgescu, who is accused of benefiting from this meddling, dismissed the claims while maintaining a nationalistic stance. The political atmosphere remains tense as citizens await a rerun of the election, scheduled for spring.