Romania in Turmoil: Election Annulment Sparks Political Crisis

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Romania in Turmoil: Election Annulment Sparks Political Crisis
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Romania's top court annulled the first-round presidential election results due to alleged Russian interference and vote manipulation, prompting police raids in Brasov. The investigation focuses on illegal campaign funding linked to far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who unexpectedly won the vote. The annulment delays the second-round vote, with a new election date pending. Georgescu, who opposes Romanian support for Ukraine, denies wrongdoing, while Russia denies meddling.

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