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 Calin Georgescu. This decision follows allegations of a Russian online campaign to support Georgescu, revealed by declassified intelligence. The court's ruling is final and requires a new election date to be set. The annulment comes after 9.4 million people voted in the first round, with Georgescu emerging as the frontrunner despite declaring no campaign spending. Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu supported the annulment, citing Russian interference. The court had previously ordered a recount of the votes, adding to the election's controversies. Concerns about potential civil unrest have been raised following this unprecedented decision.