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DW correspondent Jack Peric highlighted that the court's decision to annul the election results was derived from a series of intelligence reports. The documents suggested that the Russian influence campaign was particularly prevalent on social media platforms like TikTok and Telegram. These revelations have raised suspicions about not just Geor Jesu's rise, but about the broader impact of foreign interference in Romania’s political affairs.
Both candidates expressed their desire for the election to be held. In this complex atmosphere of uncertainty, many remain concerned about the motivations behind the court's decision – whether it was truly about enforcing democracy or politically motivated.