Romanian Election Annulled Amid Russian Interference Concerns
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The Romanian Constitutional Court annulled the presidential election results due to foreign interference, with President Klaus Iohannis emphasizing the need to respect the decision. The annulment followed intelligence reports indicating that far-right candidate Călin Georgescu's victory was aided by illegal foreign support, particularly through a coordinated social media campaign on TikTok. Iohannis assured the nation, EU, and NATO of Romania's stability, stating he will remain in office until a new president is lawfully elected. The new government will set dates for fresh elections.
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- Romania’s top court annuls results of presidential election’s first round Al Jazeera English
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