Romania's Presidential Election Controversy

Romania's constitutional court has annulled the results of the first round of the presidential election due to concerns over the integrity of the voting process. The court found that candidate Caelan Georgescu benefited significantly from a controversial TikTok campaign, allegedly linked to foreign interference, specifically from Russia. Despite claims of zero campaign spending, his unexpected success raised questions about the legitimacy of the election, suggesting manipulative tactics employed to sway voter opinions. The decision mandates a rerun of the election, pushing the government to set a date for the new vote and maintain political order.