The Guardian view on Romania's annulled election: a wake-up call for democracies | Editorial
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The unprecedented move by Romania's constitutional court to annul the presidential election results marks a troubling escalation in eastern European politics influenced by Russian interference.
Declassified intelligence indicates that Calin Georgescu's surge in votes was manipulated through cyber attacks and a Russian-funded TikTok campaign, raising serious questions about electoral integrity.
As the Kremlin continues to employ hybrid warfare techniques, recent events in Moldova and Georgia reflect a wider pattern of interference aimed at undermining democratic aspirations in the region.
The situation serves as a stark reminder for Brussels, urging stricter moderation rules to combat the manipulation of social media in the context of electoral processes.
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