Deadlock in Romania as Russia-haunted presidential vote looms
Romania's political future looked uncertain Monday after legislative elections produced a fragmented parliament, with the far right making big gains a week before the second round of a presidential election in which a pro-Russian candidate is in pole position.
Romanians vote in parliamentary election as turmoil in presidential race grips the nation
The first round of Romania's presidential election brought unprecedented turmoil following allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference.
Romania's far right expected to make gains in parliamentary election
Romanians were voting in a parliamentary election on Sunday, in which the far right is expected to gain from uncertainty over whether the shock result in a presidential election will stand. Sunday's vote is the second of three consecutive ballots for both a new parliament and a new president,
Romania’s top court orders recount in first round of presidential election
Romania’s top court ordered a vote recount in the first round of the presidential election, it said on Thursday, in a ruling observers said risked tarnishing the credibility of state institutions ahead of two more ballots.
Romania’s parliamentary vote risks being overshadowed by presidential race chaos
Romanians are preparing to go to the polls in a parliamentary vote that will determine a new government and prime minister to lead the European Union and NATO member country.
Ultranationalist Leads First Round of Romania’s Presidential Election
Calin Georgescu, who had been widely dismissed as a fringe candidate, won the most votes on Sunday with 22.9 percent. He will face a more centrist opponent in the second round on Dec. 8.
Romania's pro-Western parties win parliamentary election. Far right sees a surge of support
Pro-Western parties have won the most votes in Romania’s parliamentary election and will look to form a coalition government as the European Union country faces a surge of support for far-right nation
Romanian Election Could Be Rerun, Official Says
Romania's presidential election first round could be rerun if the country's top court decides to annul the vote that took place on Nov. 24, the head of the country's electoral commission said on Friday.
Romania recounts presidential ballots as parliamentary vote looms
Romania on Friday began recounting the votes from last week's dramatic first-round presidential election, amid concerns the ballot might be annulled as authorities pointed to Russia's influence and alleged interference via TikTok.
Romanian court orders recount of the 1st round of the presidential vote, won by a far-right outsider
A top Romanian court has asked the official electoral authority to recount and verify all of the ballots cast in the first round of the presidential election
Romania's top court postpones decision on presidential election
Romania's top court on Friday postponed a decision on whether to annul the first round of a presidential election until Dec. 2, after a shock result caused suspicions of interference in the campaign.
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A strange thing happened to Romania on its way to another humdrum post-communist election: A sudden outbreak of the ...
Centrist Party Edges Out Far-Right Challengers in Romania
The center-left Social Democrats won the most votes in a parliamentary election but a strong nationalist showing could make it difficult to form a stable Western-oriented government.
Romania’s pro-Western parties win parliamentary election as far-right makes gains
Pro-Western parties have won the most votes in Romania’s parliamentary election and will look to form a coalition government ...
TikTok is facing accusations of election interference after a surprise win by a far-right candidate in Romania
TikTok is facing scrutiny over election interference after a little known far-right populist in Romania won the first round ...
Romania Blunts Backlash With Mainstream on Track for Victory
With a surge for the far-right, the elections have signaled a dramatic shift for a once-reliable transatlantic ally out of ...
Romania’s leftists set to top polls in parliamentary election, but far-right populists see big gains
Romania’s Social Democratic Party looked set to win the most votes in Sunday’s parliamentary election, incomplete data showed ...
RFK Jr. to meet Romanian presidential frontrunner in Bucharest next week, local TV says
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's choice to head the U.S. health department, will be in Romania next week ...
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Election annulment risks pouring fuel on Romania’s political blaze
Many Romanians are suspicious of the country’s traditional old parties and fear they are trying to manipulate a rerun.