In a surprising turn of events, the Constitutional Court in Bucharest has unanimously voted in favor of a recount of all ballots cast in the first round of the presidential election in Romania. This decision comes after a far-right outsider candidate, who ran independently, emerged victorious in the initial round, causing a stir in the political landscape.
The Central Election Bureau is set to convene to discuss the request for the recount following the CCR's final ruling. The unexpected success of the little-known far-right populist candidate has led to public outcry and nightly protests due to concerns over his past statements praising fascist leaders and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
