Romania’s far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu has protested outside a closed polling station against a top court’s unprecedented decision to annul the first round of the vote in which he emerged as frontrunner.
Calin Georgescu, foreground, an independent candidate for president who won the first round of presidential elections gestures outside a closed voting station after Romania ’s Constitutional Court annulled the first round of presidential elections, in Mogosoaia, Romania , Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024.
presidential race in the European Union and NATO member country, the aftermath of which was gripped by myriad controversies including a recount of the vote ordered by the same court.New dates will be set to rerun the presidential vote from scratch. “The Romanian Constitution defines the framework within which the state and political life operate, serving as a shield against threats to democracy,” he said. “In turbulent times, state institutions are called upon to act with calm, wisdom and respect for the law, the Constitution and democracy.”
The secret services alleged that Peschir paid $381,000 to TikTok users to promote Georgescu content on the Chinese-owned platform. Intelligence authorities said information they obtained “revealed an aggressive promotion campaign” to increase and accelerate Georgescu’s popularity.
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