Romanians vote in parliamentary election as presidential race faces turmoil
Romanians are voting in a parliamentary election amid a turbulent presidential race. The first round of the presidential election saw far-right candidate Calin Georgescu unexpectedly win, leading to protests and allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference. The parliamentary election will determine the new government and prime minister for Romania's 466-seat legislature. Voters abroad began casting ballots on Saturday, with results expected to reflect the recent shift towards populist parties amid economic challenges. The Constitutional Court has ordered a recount of the presidential votes after a complaint about electoral law violations. Observers suggest the election results could reshape Romania's political landscape, with far-right parties potentially gaining significant support.