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Romania presidential elections: why is there another vote this year?

Country is going to the polls for a second year running after after the original result was annulled

The Guardian - UK

Romania Far-right Rides TikTok Wave In Election Re-run

With 1.3 million followers, a Donald Trump-supporting far-right candidate is riding a wave of popularity on TikTok ahead of the re-run of Romania's presidential election in which he is expected to win Sunday's first round.

International Business Times

Romania Presidential Election Re-run Under Trump Shadow

Five months after the shock scrapping of presidential elections, Romanians go back to the polls on Sunday -- with a key far-right contender excluded and criticism by the US administration looming over the tense vote.

International Business Times

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‘Legal chaos’ as Romanian court rules against annulment of presidential vote

Decision by Ploiești city appeals court over cancelled result is likely to be overturned before two-round ballot in May

The Guardian - UK

Nearly 40% of Romanian voters remain undecided ahead of presidential election

Romania's 4 May election re-run sees undecided voters following allegations of Russian interference. Four candidates are polling strongly.

Euronews

As Romania gears up for presidential election rerun, who are the frontrunners?

Romanian voters will cast their ballots for the second time in six months on 4 May, with another far-right candidate, George Simion, leading opinion polls.

Euronews

‘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

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Romania Excludes Second Far-right Poll Hopeful

Romania's electoral commission on Saturday excluded a far-right hopeful from May's presidential election, the second figure prevented from participating in the poll.

International Business Times

Far-right Romanian Candidate Appeals Presidential Vote Ban

Romanian far-right politician Calin Georgescu on Monday appealed a decision barring him from standing in a presidential vote re-run, which has sparked violent clashes and plunged the EU and NATO member bordering war-torn Ukraine into deeper uncertainty.

International Business Times

Romania’s pro-Russia presidential candidate to fight election ban

Cǎlin Georgescu to contest decision to bar him from election rerun in May after claims of Russian meddling

The Guardian - UK

Tens of thousands protest in Romania’s capital against annulled presidential race

Tens of thousands protested in Romania’s capital against a top court’s decision last month to annul the presidential election after an outsider candidate unexpectedly emerged as the frontrunner

The Independent UK

Turmoil Overshadows Romania Vote As Far Right Hopes To Gain Ground

Still reeling from this week's shock developments, Romanians return to the polls to elect their parliament on Sunday, with the far right tipped to win, potentially heralding a shift in the NATO country's foreign policy.

International Business Times

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.

International Business Times

Shock as pro-Russia independent wins first round of Romanian election

Călin Georgescu, a critic of Nato, says people have ‘cried out for peace’ after he heads into runoff with 22.9% of vote

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Al Jazeera

Who is Calin Georgescu, Romanian right-wing candidate leading the election?

The judo-loving TikTok campaigner won most votes in the first round of the presidential election. Here’s what it means.

Radio France Internationale

Romanians vote in presidential election focused on high living costs, Ukraine war

Romanians started voting on Sunday in the first round of a presidential election that may give hard-right politician George Simion a chance of winning, with voters focused on high living costs and the country's support for Ukraine.

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Romanians Vote In Presidential Election Amid Far-Right Nationalist Challenge

Romanians vote in presidential election with potential runoff between Simion and Ciolacu, shaping country's future.

International Business Times

Far Right Eye Breakthrough In Romania Presidential Vote

Romanians were voting Sunday in the first round of a presidential election amid a surge in inflation and fears over the war in neighbouring Ukraine that could favour far-right leader George Simion.

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International Business Times

'We Want Change': Romanian Far-right Leader Eyes Presidential Run-off

Romanian far-right leader George Simion, a Donald Trump fan, has been touring the countryside, including bringing truckloads of construction material to a flood-hit village, ahead of Sunday's presidential election.

The Guardian - UK

Romania election: what next after ultranationalist’s shock first-round victory?

Upset in first round of presidential ballot as frontrunners knocked out and pro-Russian Călin Georgescu comes first

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: EU cements first ever joint arms purchases in boost for Ukraine

€300m fund will help member countries buy defence equipment and increase support to Ukraine; Odesa strike knocks out heating. What we know on day 996

The Independent UK

Andrew Tate is ‘really smart’ and ‘not malicious at all’, according to Tucker Carlson

‘...the spirit that animates Andrew Tate is very clear and very obvious and it’s not a malicious spirit at all’

The Independent UK

Tucker Carlson defends ‘really smart’ Andrew Tate yet again

‘...the spirit that animates Andrew Tate is very clear and very obvious and it’s not a malicious spirit at all’

ABC News

Andrew Tate shuts down cancer rumours, is accused of recruiting politicians to his cause

A Romanian court determines the controversial influencer will stay in police custody until at least March 29.

The Independent UK

Andrew Tate ‘sought help of right-wing politicians from prison’

Tate instructed two associates to tell Mr Simion and Ms Iovanovici-Sosoaca that supporting him would be “very good for their careers”

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