Elena Lasconi

Longtime leader heads for the exit amid political turmoil in Bucharest.

The unprecedented cancelation of Romania’s vote drew condemnation from across the political spectrum.

Unless he is banned, ultranationalist Călin Georgescu seems very much in the race to win the presidential election rerun in May.

The vote was annulled after a Kremlin-led influence campaign catapulted a pro-Russia candidate into the lead.

Voters on NATO’s eastern flank were already ripe for Moscow’s manipulation, after decades of misrule.

Romanian tax authorities are now investigating ultranationalist Călin Georgescu and the TikTok activists who promoted his campaign.

Some 20 people were detained on way to Bucharest with weapons, according to local media.

Investigation focuses on money laundering, bribing voters and computer fraud in connection with Romania’s canceled presidential election.

Here’s what you need to know after an alleged Russian hybrid attack prompted Romania’s Constitutional Court to cancel the presidential election.

Ultranationalist candidate Călin Georgescu slams constitutional court ruling and urges supporters to show they are “brave.”

Far-right NATO-skeptic Călin Georgescu is on track to win the Romanian presidency, thanks to a Russia-influenced campaign. 

Social Democrat Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu threw his support behind reformist Elena Lasconi for president.

Constitutional Court rules no fraud occurred in first round of presidential election, sending nationalist candidate Călin Georgescu to runoff in pole position.

Despite the center-left victory, the strong showing of the far right is significant ahead of the presidency vote on Dec. 8.

Many Romanians are suspicious of the country’s traditional old parties and fear they are trying to manipulate a rerun.

Frustrated with mainstream parties and unable to return home, Romanians abroad are emerging as staunch supporters of ultranationalist presidential hopeful Călin Georgescu.

A decision on whether there will need to be a new election — probably in December — looks set to come on Monday.

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Is the shock victory of a far-right candidate in the presidential election first round part of a broader trend?

Ultranationalist Călin Georgescu and liberal Elena Lasconi are in limbo ahead of the runoff.

The victory of ultranationalist Călin Georgescu is sparking fear that Romania could slide into the growing pro-Moscow camp.

Presidential candidate Elena Lasconi warns of an “an existential fight for Romania’s democracy.”

Hard-right Călin Georgescu comes from nowhere to snatch victory as liberal Elena Lasconi claims second place ahead of seismic Dec. 8 runoff.

Ultranationalist Călin Georgescu is on track to join center-left PM Marcel Ciolacu in final battle for the presidency.