Romania’s top court has upheld the results of the recent presidential election, rejecting a bid from far-right candidate George Simion to annul the vote. The Constitutional Court dismissed Simion’s claims of foreign interference and vote manipulation as unfounded.
Simion, leader of the far-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians, had initially been a strong contender in the race but ultimately lost to pro-European Union candidate Nicusor Dan. Dan secured 53.6% of the vote, winning by a margin of over 829,000 votes. Following the election, Simion conceded defeat but vowed to continue his political fight, rallying his supporters on social media.
Despite his loss, Simion claimed to have evidence of foreign meddling and even alleged that deceased individuals had cast votes. He formally requested the Constitutional Court to annul the election results, but the court’s decision is final. After the ruling, Simion expressed his frustration, stating that the court has perpetuated a "coup" and called on his followers to stand with him in future battles.
This election was particularly tense, coming just months after the same court voided the previous election amid allegations of electoral violations and foreign interference, which Russia has denied. The recent upheaval in Romanian politics highlights ongoing concerns about electoral integrity and the influence of outside forces.
