Romania's parliamentary vote risks being overshadowed by presidential race chaos

In Bucharest, protests erupt as a far-right populist unexpectedly wins the first round of the presidential race, causing turmoil ahead of parliamentary elections. The candidate, Calin Georgescu, who has praised fascist leaders and Putin, faces off against reformist Elena Lasconi in a Dec. 8 runoff, sparking nightly protests over fears of democracy being threatened. Georgescu’s rise in popularity on TikTok has raised concerns about possible election interference, leading to calls for a recount and accusations of attacks on democracy in Romania.

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