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,
Romanians vote in parliamentary election as turmoil in presidential race grips the nation
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanians cast ballots Sunday in a parliamentary election sandwiched between a two-round presidential race, the first of which has plunged the European Union and NATO member into unprecedented turmoil following allegations of electoral violations and Russian interference.
Romania's Political Crossroads: Far Right on the Rise Amid Election Confusion
Romanians cast ballots in a parliamentary election poised to bolster far-right parties, following a surprising win by an independent far-right presidential candidate. The election's outcome may shift Romania's pro-Western stance,
Factbox-What happens after Romania's parliamentary election?
Romanians vote in a parliamentary election on Sunday, one week after an independent far-right candidate won the most votes in the first round of a presidential election, a result now under review by the country's top court.
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 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.
Romania goes to the polls amid controversy over presidential election recount
Romania was thrown into turmoil after a top court ordered a recount of the first round of last week’s presidential election won by Calin Georgescu, a little-known far-right admirer of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Election chaos is engulfing Romania and no one saw it coming
Romania is in the middle of three consecutive weekend ballots for both a new parliament and a new president. Events spun off the rails in the first round of the presidential election on Nov. 24, when a Russia sympathizer with barely any public profile emerged as the shock winner.
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 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.
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Election annulment risks pouring fuel on Romania’s political blaze
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Romania's economic troubles fuel far-right rise
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TikTok rejects Romania's allegation of preferential treatment given to far-right presidential candidate
The short-form video-sharing company TikTok, in an official statement sent on November 28 to Agerpres, assured that no ...
Calin Georgescu: the 'Putin of Romania'
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