Romania: Protests Erupt Over Election Cancellation

Romania is witnessing a massive public outcry as more than 100,000 citizens have taken to the streets in a historic show of dissent. The unrest follows the European Union's decision to overturn the election results where ultra-nationalist Călin Georgescu emerged victorious, sparking widespread allegations of democratic suppression. The protests signify a significant moment of defiance against perceived external interference in national politics, highlighting the deep-seated tensions between national sovereignty and international governance.

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We live in an illusion of democracy

It seems the decision to annul the election was made by Romanian judicial authorities, not the EU.

And who controls these 'independent' courts?

I can't imagine any election that's not seen as an opportunity for other nations to interfere with, unfortunately. But it was not an explicit EU decision.

https://t.co/9tSC7bPT2z

They literally said that