Romania officials to meet over 'cyber risks' to elections
Romanian officials will meet Thursday to discuss possible cyber threats to its elections after a far-right pro-Russian candidate took a shock lead in its presidential vote. Far-right pro-Russia candidate Calin Georgescu secured a surprise lead in the presidential election -- knocking out premier Marcel Ciolacu -- with many questioning the role of social media in his shock surge.
Romania election preview: who is running for president?
Marcel Ciolacu, prime minister and chief of the Social Democratic Party, is the frontrunner to win the presidential election, leading in all polls. View on euronews
Far-right in strong position as Romania votes in presidential election
Social Democrat Marcel Ciolacu and far-right George Simion are the most likely to move on to a run-off on December 8.
Social Media Sparks Far-Right Upset in Romanian Elections
In a surprising turn, far-right candidate Calin Georgescu won the first round of Romania's presidential elections, sparking debates on social media's influence. Accusations of algorithmic bias on TikTok have led to calls for an investigation.
A Far-Right Populist Shocks Romania by Heading Into the Presidential Runoff
Romania is reeling after a little-known, far-right populist secured the first round in the presidential election
Romania braces for parliamentary vote after far right's poll upset
After a far-right pro-Russia candidate secured a surprise lead in Romania's presidential election Monday, the eastern European NATO member is bracing for a high-stakes parliamentary vote on Sunday, am
Protests In Romania Over Far-right Candidate's Shock Poll Lead
Around 2,000 people protested in Romania's capital of Bucharest on Wednesday after the surprise win of a far-right candidate in the first round of the country's presidential elections.
Romania Calls Defense Meeting Over Election Meddling Risk
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis called a meeting of the Supreme Defense Council to review the risks of potential ...
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Two former candidates submit requests to annul first found of presidential elections in Romania
Sebastian Popescu, the presidential candidate from the "Noua Românie" Party, and Cristian Terheș, backed by the Romanian ...
Who is Calin Georgescu, the far-right populist who won the 1st round of Romania’s presidential race?
Most polls predicted Calin Georgescu to win less than 10% of the vote in the first round of Romania’s presidential election.
Victory of Romania’s 'TikTok Messiah' is an alarm bell for Europe
Romania's unknown extremist candidate, Călin Georgescu, won the first round of elections all thanks to a massive TikTok ...
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Romania presidential elections 2024: Final results confirm second round between independent Călin Georgescu and USR’s Elena Lasconi
Ultranationalist Călin Georgescu, who joined the presidential elections as an independent candidate, unexpectedly scored a first-round victory and will face reformist leader Elena Lasconi (USR) in the ...
Romania holds a presidential election Sunday that could narrow to nationalist and leftist candidates
Romanians will vote Sunday in a presidential election that looks likely to pit a far-right nationalist party leader against ...
Romania's top security body to discuss election after far-right success
Romania's top security body will meet on Thursday to discuss possible risks to the country and its electoral process stemming ...