Romania Orders New Election Amid Russian Interference Claims
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Romania's constitutional court has annulled the presidential election after allegations of Russian interference via TikTok to promote far-right candidate Călin Georgescu. The decision, which nullifies Georgescu's first-round victory, has sparked protests and criticism as anti-democratic. The election will be rescheduled after a new government coalition is formed. This marks the first time a Western court has overturned an election due to alleged Russian meddling, raising concerns about Romania's democratic institutions and stability.
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