Political uncertainty escalated in Romania as the Constitutional Court ordered a recount of presidential election ballots after ultranationalist candidate Calin Georgescu's unexpected performance. The voting irregularities alleged by candidate Cristian Vasile Terhes raised concerns about electoral integrity, prompting scrutiny and possible disruptions to the upcoming runoff between Georgescu and centrist mayor Elena Lasconi.
Calin Georgescu, dismissed as an extremist before the election, surprised analysts by winning 22.9 percent of the votes, attributed largely to his innovative use of social media platforms like TikTok, allowing him to engage effectively with voters.
The Supreme Council of National Defense disclosed that cyberattacks were perpetrated to destabilize the voting process, highlighting security vulnerabilities in Romania, a NATO member bordering Ukraine, indicating a broader threat to national and electoral integrity.
Elena Lasconi, receiving 19.2 percent of the votes, slightly edged out Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, indicating a divided electorate as Romania braces for a contentious runoff where the legal validation of the first-round results remains in jeopardy due to the ongoing recount.
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