Romania is in crisis mode after the Constitutional Court voided the presidential election results and cancelled Sunday’s runoff vote. The surprise move has sparked widespread shock and anxiety among Romanians abroad, who had already started voting for their preferred candidates. The decision to cancel the election adds fuel to the country’s deepening divisions between pro-EU forces and far-right groups.
The Constitutional Court’s ruling is likely to entrench existing tensions and spark a fresh confrontation between the political mainstream and far-right factions. Meanwhile, prosecutors have launched an investigation into potential illegal funding for presidential candidates, raiding several houses in connection with the probe. The country’s future hangs in the balance as Romanians wait with bated breath to see what comes next.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-07/romania-court-ruling-sends-country-into-political-meltdown