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As Trump enters the fray, the danger is that a nationalist Europe will fragment, not stick together

Rightwing leaders such as Meloni and Orbán set themselves up as Trump whisperers – but they only want to preserve their own interests, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

The Guardian - UK

Elon Musk considers funding Nigel Farage's populist party, a move that could shake up UK politics

British politician Nigel Farage says talks are underway about Elon Musk making a hefty donation to Farage’s party Reform U.K. The Times of London reported it could be as much as 100 million pounds ($127 million), which would be the largest political donation in U.K. history

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How religion helped the radical right take the lead in Romania’s now-cancelled election

The role and symbolic use of the Romanian Orthodox Church and religious rhetoric, in the recently cancelled Romanian election was significant.

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Why Romania’s election was annulled – and what happens next?

The Romanian constitutional court annulled the country’s presidential election on December 6. A runoff was due to take place just 48 hours later between far-right independent candidate Călin Georgescu and progressive, pro-western alternative Elena Lasconi.

The Conversation

Romanian pro-European parties agree to form coalition government

Parties may field single candidate in rerun of annulled presidential election next year

The Guardian - UK

Romania’s ‘rigged’ election shows Europe the dangers of Russian disinformation

The playbook used to propel an ultranationalist to the top of the polls in last month’s election must not be repeated, says journalist Paula Erizanu

The Guardian - UK

The Observer view: from South Korea to Romania, the young are battling to defend democracy

With illiberal regimes advancing across the globe, youthful voters are standing up to make their voices heard

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Romanian court annuls first round of presidential election

Ruling follows revelation of declassified intelligence alleging Russia ran online campaign to promote far-right outsider

The Guardian - UK

Romania to hold presidential runoff as court certifies shock first-round result

Moscow-friendly ultranationalist Cǎlin Georgescu to face Elena Lasconi in vote that could upend Ukraine policy

The Guardian - UK

Romanian elections: ruling Social Democrats on course for most votes

Exit poll suggests leftwing PSD poised to defeat resurgent far-right movement in parliamentary election

The Guardian - UK

Romania votes in parliamentary election amid claims of Russian interference

Success in presidential poll of far-right populist Călin Georgescu has triggered nightly protests across country

The Guardian - UK

Feeding off anger, fuelled by Russia… Enter Călin Georgescu, Europe’s latest radical populist

Riding on a TikTok tide of Putin propaganda, the Romanian nationalist typifies a swing on the continent that is raising the spectre of the 1930s

The Guardian - UK

Did TikTok Swing Romania's Election? Recount Ordered Following Claims Platform Boosted Far-Right Candidate

With less than two weeks to go before Romania votes on its next President, the country's Constitutional Court has ordered a recount of the first round votes.

International Business Times UK

Romanian court defers decision on annulling presidential vote

Court has ordered recount of vote won by far-right candidate and will decide whether it needs to be rerun

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How a little-known far-right candidate manipulated TikTok to rise to the top in the Romanian election

A far-right independent candidate called Călin Georgescu is leading the race to become Romania’s next president. He took a shock lead in the first round of voting by securing 22.9% of the vote, followed by centre-right opposition leader Elena Lasconi with 19.2%. The two are set to face off in…

The Guardian - UK

My father voted for Romania’s ultra-nationalist. I am beginning to understand why

We need to hear out family and friends who feel mainstream parties have let them down. This was a cry for help, says journalist Andrei Popoviciu

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Romanian court orders recount of presidential election’s first-round votes

Also, presidential office says officials detected online efforts to influence vote won by little-known far-right candidate

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Romania regulator calls for TikTok suspension amid vote interference fears

Far-right, pro-Moscow candidate Călin Georgescu came from 5% in polls to win presidential election’s first round

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The Guardian view on Romania’s presidential election: a stable Ukrainian ally wobbles

Editorial: The shock first-round victory of a far-right nationalist candidate has far-reaching and alarming implications

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Shock as pro-Russia independent wins first round of Romanian election

Călin Georgescu, a critic of Nato, says people have ‘cried out for peace’ after he heads into runoff with 22.9% of vote

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