Overview

• Romania's Constitutional Court annulled the November 2024 presidential election due to allegations of Russian interference benefiting far-right candidate Călin Georgescu.
• The European Court of Human Rights rejected Georgescu's appeal, stating it did not meet the criteria for urgent intervention under Rule 39.
• Declassified intelligence documents revealed Georgescu gained from a significant social media campaign likely orchestrated by Russia, though Moscow denies involvement.
• A new presidential election has been scheduled for May 4, with a potential runoff on May 18, and Georgescu remains the leading candidate in early polls.
• Georgescu, a pro-Russia figure who has recently shifted to expressing support for Donald Trump, has denied any links to Moscow and plans to run again.