Romania's top court cancels first round of presidential election won by far-right candidate

Romania's Constitutional Court has annulled the first round of the presidential election, which was won by far-right candidate Georgescu. This decision follows allegations of Russian interference in the election, revealed by declassified intelligence. The court's ruling means a new election date will be set, halting the runoff that was scheduled for Sunday. Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu stated that the annulment was necessary due to the alleged distortion of the vote. The decision has sparked controversy, with reformist candidate Elena Lasconi condemning it as undermining democracy. Concerns have been raised about potential civil unrest following the court's ruling, which has intensified political tensions in Romania.