Romania’s recent presidential election is under legal scrutiny as the defeated candidate, George Simion, contests the results, alleging foreign interference and electoral manipulation. Simion, leader of the hard-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), filed a petition with the Constitutional Court to annul the election, which he lost to pro-European Union candidate Nicușor Dan, who secured 53.6% of the vote.
Simion’s claims include allegations of deceased individuals voting, institutional and media bias against him, and foreign interference from countries such as France and Moldova. However, he has not provided concrete evidence to support these accusations. The election had previously been annulled in December 2024 due to alleged Russian interference, leading to widespread protests and political unrest.
The ongoing legal challenge and the political tensions surrounding the election highlight the deep divisions within Romanian society and the challenges facing its democratic institutions. As the Constitutional Court reviews the case, the outcome could have significant implications for Romania’s political landscape and its relations with neighboring countries.
