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Europe
Romanian Pro-EU Parties Strike Coalition Government Pact
Romania finds a way out of its political mess, for now.
Dec. 23, 2024
Russia
OPINION: US Must Address Russian Disinformation to Strengthen US Election Integrity
In the face of evidence that Russia used social media platforms in attempt to influence the 2024 presidential election Congress and the US public must now address Moscow’s disinformation campaigns.
Dec. 22, 2024
US
Russia Used Social Media to Meddle in 2024’s US Presidential Election
The evidence that Moscow used a variety of methods on various online platforms to spread disinformation and misinformation ahead of the Nov. 5 election is growing.
Dec. 21, 2024
Germany
Election-Bound Germany Braces for Russian Disinformation Threat
Following charges that Moscow interfered in recent elections in Moldova, Georgia and Romania, authorities in Berlin fear that the February 23 vote will also be a ripe target for pro-Russian propaganda
Dec. 17, 2024
Georgia
Georgia’s Ruling Party Installs Far-Right Loyalist as President Amid Ongoing Protests
Outgoing President Salome Zurabishvili has refused to leave office, calling the election “illegitimate” and demanding new parliamentary polls.
Dec. 14, 2024
Georgia
Amid EU Protests, Georgia’s Ruling Party Sparks Crisis with Presidential Appointment
On Saturday morning, protesters began gathering outside the parliament building, which was cordoned off by police forces.
Dec. 14, 2024
Russia
Romanian Elections Spark Bulgarian MPs to Investigate Russian Influence
Russian interests and propaganda remain a big issue for Bulgaria.
Dec. 10, 2024
Romania
Presidential Polls Annulled Around the World
Alleged irregularities have prompted Romania to call off Sunday’s second round of presidential elections – though rare, election annulments are not without precedents worldwide.
Dec. 8, 2024
Trump
Romania Far-Right Candidate Urges Voters to Turn Up for Scrapped Election
Romanian police raided houses on Saturday, a day after the top court canceled the presidential vote following allegations of Russian interference in favor of the far-right frontrunner.
Dec. 8, 2024
Russia
Romania’s Top Court Scraps Presidential Election Over Russian Interference Claims
Romania’s constitutional court said it had decided "to annul the entire electoral process for the election of the President of Romania... to ensure the legality of the electoral process".
Dec. 6, 2024
Romania
Presidential Vote - A Referendum on Romania’s European Future
High stakes of the presidential election in Romania on Sunday, Dec. 8.
Dec. 5, 2024
Romania
Social Democrats Set to win Romania Vote, but Far Right Makes Big Gains
Romanian parliamentary election results showing confused and worrying signs.
Dec. 2, 2024
Romania
Romanians Return to the Polls with Far Right Hoping to Gain Ground
Romanians hold parliamentary election against background of political turmoil.
Dec. 1, 2024
EU
Riot Police Clash With Protesters Over EU Membership Delay in Georgia
The unrest follows PM Irakli Kobakhidze’s announcement to delay EU accession talks until 2028, citing EU Parliament criticism of Georgia’s October elections.
Nov. 29, 2024
Romania
OPINION: Elections in Romania Are a Wake up Call
The poll-topping victory of hard-core nationalist Calin Georgescu in first-round presidential elections in Romania over the weekend can only be described as meteoric
Nov. 29, 2024
Georgia
Far-Right Ex-Footballer Tapped as Georgia’s Next President
Georgia’s ruling pro-Russian party nominates ex-fooballer for the largely ceremonial post of president, aiming to strengthen its grip on power.
Nov. 27, 2024