US urges peaceful democratic process in Romania after election cancellation

Romania's constitutional court has canceled the presidential election due to allegations of foreign interference, particularly from Russia, just two days before the run-off. This decision follows the unexpected success of far-right candidate Calin Georgescu in the first round. The United States has called for a peaceful democratic process in Romania, urging all parties to respect the country's constitutional order. The US State Department expressed confidence in Romania's democratic institutions and ongoing investigations into foreign influence. President Klaus Iohannis will remain in office until a new government is formed, which will set a new date for the presidential election. Russian officials have denied any involvement in the election interference claims.