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Romanian elections: ruling Social Democrats on course for most votes

Exit poll suggests leftwing PSD poised to defeat resurgent far-right movement in parliamentary election

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024

Romania's Election Turmoil: Far-Right Populist's Rise Sparks Concerns

Romania's parliamentary election amid political turmoil and rise of far-right populism raises concerns and uncertainties.

Top News · Dec 1, 2024

Romania votes in parliamentary election amid claims of Russian interference

Success in presidential poll of far-right populist Călin Georgescu has triggered nightly protests across country

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2024

Romania's Economic Troubles Fuel Far-right Rise

In a working class neighborhood of Bucharest, pensioners like Ana Sandu wait for the afternoon to buy food when prices are lower, as inflation dampens hopes of a better life in the EU state heading into key elections.

International Business Times · Nov 30, 2024

Did TikTok Swing Romania's Election? Recount Ordered Following Claims Platform Boosted Far-Right Candidate

With less than two weeks to go before Romania votes on its next President, the country's Constitutional Court has ordered a recount of the first round votes.

International Business Times UK · Nov 29, 2024

Romania Recounts Presidential Ballots As Parliamentary Vote Looms

Romania on Friday began recounting the votes from last week's dramatic first-round presidential election, amid concerns the ballot might be annulled as authorities pointed to Russia's influence and alleged interference via TikTok.

International Business Times · Nov 29, 2024

Romanian court defers decision on annulling presidential vote

Court has ordered recount of vote won by far-right candidate and will decide whether it needs to be rerun

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024

How a little-known far-right candidate manipulated TikTok to rise to the top in the Romanian election

A far-right independent candidate called Călin Georgescu is leading the race to become Romania’s next president. He took a shock lead in the first round of voting by securing 22.9% of the vote, followed by centre-right opposition leader Elena Lasconi with 19.2%. The two are set to face off in…

The Conversation · Nov 29, 2024

My father voted for Romania’s ultra-nationalist. I am beginning to understand why

We need to hear out family and friends who feel mainstream parties have let them down. This was a cry for help, says journalist Andrei Popoviciu

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024

TikTok Tactics Shake Up Politics In Romania

Barely known a year ago, far-right candidate Calin Georgescu successfully dominated social network TikTok to emerge the shock winner of Romania's first-round presidential election -- an online campaign that has raised suspicions.

International Business Times · Nov 28, 2024