Romania’s presidential election was abruptly canceled amid allegations of significant Russian meddling. Former NATO deputy head Mircea Geoana expressed concerns about the implications of such interference in a country traditionally opposed to Russia. The election saw the rise of far-right…

In Romania, multiple house raids have been conducted as part of a criminal investigation into illegal financing of presidential candidate Calin Georgescu’s campaign. Authorities are examining allegations connected to voter bribery, money laundering, and misinformation. Georgescu, an ultra-right politician known…