Romanian court cancels presidential election over Russian interference allegations

The Romanian Constitutional Court has annulled the presidential election due to allegations of Russian interference, requiring a re-run of the process. This decision has been criticized by far-right candidate Calin Georgescu, who claims it undermines democracy. Georgescu, who was leading in the first round, expressed his disappointment at the polling station where he would have voted. He called for peace and restoration of democracy, while pro-European candidate Elena Lasconi also voiced concerns about the state of democracy in Romania. The court's ruling has sparked mixed reactions, with Georgescu's supporters deeming it unfair, while Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu supported the decision as necessary. The election's cancellation has significant implications for Romania's political alignment and future relations with the West.