European Human Rights Court Backs Romania’s Election Annulment Tamás Orbán March 6, 2025 The ECtHR argued that the right to free elections covers only legislatures, not executive offices, like the president’s.
Romania’s Presidential Frontrunner Detained To Prevent New Candidacy Tamás Orbán February 26, 2025 Police took Georgescu just as he was on his way to submit his candidacy for the repeat election in May after his victory in December prompted the annulment of the first.
‘Illegitimate’ Romanian President Resigns Amid Escalating Political Chaos Tamás Orbán February 11, 2025 Klaus Iohannis steps down after months of unrest, making history as Romania’s first president to resign while facing a looming impeachment.
Human Rights Court Maintains Romania’s Undemocratic Election Annulment Tamás Orbán January 22, 2025 No surprises as Strasbourg chooses to legitimize the socialist-led coup against the democratic will of a clear majority.
Romania: Date Set for Rerun of Canceled Presidential Election Tamás Orbán January 9, 2025 Pro-EU parties are competing for the candidacy, likely allowing the united Eurosceptic bloc to repeat last year’s annulled victory.
Four-Party ‘Democratic Coalition’ Announced in Romania Tamás Orbán December 11, 2024 Despite divisions, all pro-EU parties have united in government and behind a single presidential candidate to keep the ‘far right’ at bay.
Police Raids and New Allegations Fuel Political Chaos in Romania Tamás Orbán December 9, 2024 Police seize firearms, cash, and €7 million worth in crypto from individuals linked to Georgescu.
“Coup D’etat”: Romanian Top Court Annuls Presidential Elections Two Days Before Second Round Tamás Orbán December 6, 2024 Citing Russian interference in favor of the right-wing candidate, the socialist-leaning court ordered the entire election redone from scratch.
Recount Drama: Slow Progress Validating Romanian Presidential Election Tamás Orbán December 2, 2024 The socialist candidate has overtaken the liberal runner-up, but half a million votes still hadn’t been counted by the Monday deadline.
Brussels Liberals Try To Blame TikTok for Romanian Election Result TEC News November 27, 2024 Călin Georgescu’s successful presidential campaign, largely run on the platform, is accused of violating the Digital Services Act.
