Aufruhr in Rumänien, da Wahl wegen russischer Einmischung abgesagt wurde

Submission Statement: “Romania’s Constitutional Court has canceled the presidential runoff vote after declassified intelligence reports showed Russian involvement.” Alison Mutler explains that the presidential runoff election scheduled for December 8, 2024, has been canceled due to evidence of Russian interference, particularly via the TikTok platform. This unprecedented decision, made just two days before the vote, has led to political turmoil, with accusations of hypocrisy from various political factions. Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu supported the ruling, citing the need to protect democracy, while critics, including opposition leaders, condemned it as an attempt by established parties to maintain power. The court’s decision requires Romania to start the electoral process anew, potentially delaying fresh elections for months.