Romania cancels presidential election due to allegations of Russian interference

Romania's constitutional court has canceled the presidential run-off election due to allegations of Russian interference and electoral violations. The decision follows claims against front runner Calin Georgescu, including irregularities in the voting process. Protests erupted outside a voting station near Bucharest on the originally scheduled election day. Demonstrators, including Georgescu, expressed their discontent with chants like “Down with dictatorship” and “We want to vote.” The court's ruling came after intelligence documents were released, detailing accusations of social media manipulation and cyberattacks linked to Georgescu and Russia. The situation has raised concerns about the integrity of Romania's electoral process.