Romania, Russia

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Commentary: Romania is fighting back against Russia’s election interference
Romania’s presidential election last month shocked the country and its government when Calin Georgescu, an obscure far-right candidate, secured the most votes in the first round.
When Russia meddles in Europe’s democracy: the case of Romania
A pro-Russian Europhobe, Călin Georgescu, has surged to poll position in Romania’s presidential election by weaponising social media, with a little help from Moscow.
TikTok is under investigation for Romanian election interference concerns
Regulators from the European Union have revealed that they are investigating whether TikTok breached the Digital Services Act in regards to its ‘obligation to properly assess and mitigate systemic risks linked to election integrity’,
EU to Investigate TikTok Over Romania’s Cancelled Presidential Elections
The European Commission has opened an investigation against TikTok for facilitating interference in Romania’s 2024 presidential elections.
Did TikTok Help Russia Interfere in Romania’s Election? EU Is About to Find Out
The EU has initiated legal action against TikTok for failing to prevent foreign interference in Romania's presidential election.
Video: EU investigates TikTok for suspected election interference in Romania
EU investigates TikTok for suspected election interference in Romania The European Union has opened an investigation into TikTok and the role it played in recent elections in Romania. The presidential race was annulled and delayed amid allegations that Russia was using the social media site to influence voters.
Romanian Liberals Under Scrutiny on Russia-Linked Campaign Funds
Romania’s Liberal Party is facing scrutiny after a media investigation linked their presidential campaign to that of a ...
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Russia launched cyberattacks against Romania trying to influence electoral process, parliamentary committee says
Russia launched cyberattacks “aimed at influencing the fairness of the electoral process” and “the public agenda through the ...
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Romania’s crisis shows that political elites have failed to understand what is expected of them
What happened in Romania’s presidential election marks the beginning of the new political era, of hybrid war, political ...
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Romania’s election crisis: A stark warning for NATO nations on Russian meddling
Romanian institutions could have better protected the elections had they not underestimated the rise of the far right and ...
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In Search of Russia’s Digital Trace in Romania’s Political Crisis
In another unprecedented move, Romania’s president declassified intelligence reports that supported the court’s ruling. The ...
Russia’s Assault on Georgia and Romania
What Europe can look forward to if Putin wins in Ukraine.
Romania's far-right presidential candidate denounces canceled vote at closed polling station
Romania’s far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu has protested outside a closed polling station against a top court ...
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How meddling blamed on Russia exploited real grievances in Romania
"If Moscow can do this in Romania, which is profoundly anti-Russian, it means they can do it anywhere," Mircea Geoana warns. Russia denies any interference in the election. But last week ...
Romania Starts Talks on New Cabinet After Cancelled Vote
Romania’s pro-European parties kicked off talks on Monday for a new government following the shock cancellation of a ...
Romania media guide
Russia's media influence has been curbed by the blocking of some key Kremlin-backed websites since the invasion of Ukraine in ...
Daily Wrap on MSN16h
Hungary ensures Russian gas imports despite Ukraine halt
Even if Ukraine halts Russian gas supplies, we will continue to import it through the southern corridor with the assistance ...