Romanian court orders presidential election do-over after allegations of Russian interference

A Romanian court has annulled the first round of the presidential election, calling for a complete do-over. This decision comes after allegations of Russian interference, particularly through social media, surfaced during the election process. Calin Georgescu, labeled as a "far-right" candidate, topped the initial vote despite not spending on his campaign. He was set to face reformist Elena Lasconi in a run-off, now postponed due to the court's ruling. The court's decision follows declassified intelligence suggesting a Russian campaign to promote Georgescu. Russia has denied these allegations, while NATO and the European Commission are monitoring the situation closely, given Romania's strategic military position.