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In Romania, the political landscape has been rocked by the decision of the Constitutional Court to cancel the results of the initial round of the presidential election due to alleged Russian interference. This comes amid claims that Russia sought to amplify social media support for far-right candidate Carlin Georgescu, who experienced a sudden rise in popularity.
The Fallout of Election Interference
Reports from Adam Parsons, Sky's Europe correspondent, indicate that this unprecedented decision, driven by intelligence documents from Romania's Secret Service, has plunged the country into political chaos. Current and former candidates alike have condemned the court's ruling for undermining the hard-won democratic processes established since the fall of communism in 1989.