The role and symbolic use of the Romanian Orthodox Church and religious rhetoric, in the recently cancelled Romanian election was significant.
The radical-right candidate, Călin Georgescu, who won the first round, regularly posted videos on TikTok of him attending church.
Romanians are some of the most religious people in Europe and church attendance continues to be high throughout the country, so the role of the church in politics is particularly relevant. Around 86% of the population identify as orthodox.
