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Andrew Tate is back in Romania. How we handle him will reveal what kind of country we really are

We could have a fair, independent process, as justice demands – or buckle under pressure from the US. It could go either way, says Romanian investigative journalist Andrei Popoviciu

The Guardian - UK

‘This will backfire’: Le Pen allies hit out at Paris court’s 2027 election ban verdict

Elon Musk attacks decision along with other figures from the right including Viktor Orbán and Geert Wilders

The Guardian - UK

Tiktok, Meta, Google and X invited to Romanian election stress test

The November presidential vote has been annulled due to attempts to influence votes through social media.

Euronews

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‘We don’t know what to hope for’: Romanians torn after barring of far-right hopeful

Intelligence reports suggest Călin Georgescu benefited from suspected Russian interference, but the annulment of his first-round win has left many angry and confused

The Guardian - UK

Did Europe block Romanian ultranationalist Călin Georgescu's presidential candidacy?

After Romanian ultranationalist Călin Georgescu was disqualified from the country's presidential race, a series of posts sharing disinformation have appeared on social media platforms. Euroverify debunks their claims.

Euronews

Romanian court rejects appeal by far-right politician to lift candidacy ban

Călin Georgescu, a Russia-friendly populist, won first round of election before result was annulled

The Guardian - UK

Who is Calin Georgescu? Right Wing 'TikTok Star' Banned From Romania's Presidential Race, Backed by Musk and Vance

One of the key factors behind Georgescu's political rise can be attributed to his strategic use of social media, particularly TikTok.

International Business Times UK

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Trump’s polarising appeal leaves European populists in a tight spot

Nationalist parties have tended to praise the US president’s politics, but many voters dislike his treatment of Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Romanian presidential hopeful Călin Georgescu faces criminal investigation

Pro-Russia populist, who won first round of election that was later annulled, suspected of communicating false information

The Guardian - UK

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Reason

‘Thought crime’ and cancelled elections: how do JD Vance’s claims about Europe stand up?

US vice-president told litany of tales of Europe’s rights infringements in speech to leaders at defence gathering

The Guardian - UK

As Trump enters the fray, the danger is that a nationalist Europe will fragment, not stick together

Rightwing leaders such as Meloni and Orbán set themselves up as Trump whisperers – but they only want to preserve their own interests, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk considers funding Nigel Farage's populist party, a move that could shake up UK politics

British politician Nigel Farage says talks are underway about Elon Musk making a hefty donation to Farage’s party Reform U.K. The Times of London reported it could be as much as 100 million pounds ($127 million), which would be the largest political donation in U.K. history

The Independent UK

How religion helped the radical right take the lead in Romania’s now-cancelled election

The role and symbolic use of the Romanian Orthodox Church and religious rhetoric, in the recently cancelled Romanian election was significant.

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Why Romania’s election was annulled – and what happens next?

The Romanian constitutional court annulled the country’s presidential election on December 6. A runoff was due to take place just 48 hours later between far-right independent candidate Călin Georgescu and progressive, pro-western alternative Elena Lasconi.

The Guardian - UK

Romanian pro-European parties agree to form coalition government

Parties may field single candidate in rerun of annulled presidential election next year

The Guardian - UK

Romania’s ‘rigged’ election shows Europe the dangers of Russian disinformation

The playbook used to propel an ultranationalist to the top of the polls in last month’s election must not be repeated, says journalist Paula Erizanu

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view: from South Korea to Romania, the young are battling to defend democracy

With illiberal regimes advancing across the globe, youthful voters are standing up to make their voices heard

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The Guardian - UK

Romanian court annuls first round of presidential election

Ruling follows revelation of declassified intelligence alleging Russia ran online campaign to promote far-right outsider

The Guardian - UK

Romania to hold presidential runoff as court certifies shock first-round result

Moscow-friendly ultranationalist Cǎlin Georgescu to face Elena Lasconi in vote that could upend Ukraine policy

The Guardian - UK

Romanian elections: ruling Social Democrats on course for most votes

Exit poll suggests leftwing PSD poised to defeat resurgent far-right movement in parliamentary election

The Guardian - UK

Romania votes in parliamentary election amid claims of Russian interference

Success in presidential poll of far-right populist Călin Georgescu has triggered nightly protests across country

The Guardian - UK

Feeding off anger, fuelled by Russia… Enter Călin Georgescu, Europe’s latest radical populist

Riding on a TikTok tide of Putin propaganda, the Romanian nationalist typifies a swing on the continent that is raising the spectre of the 1930s

International Business Times UK

Did TikTok Swing Romania's Election? Recount Ordered Following Claims Platform Boosted Far-Right Candidate

With less than two weeks to go before Romania votes on its next President, the country's Constitutional Court has ordered a recount of the first round votes.

The Guardian - UK

Romanian court defers decision on annulling presidential vote

Court has ordered recount of vote won by far-right candidate and will decide whether it needs to be rerun

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