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The Romanian Presidential Elections 2024: Analysis of Information Operations
and Long-term influence Efforts:
On November 24, 2024, Romania held the first round of its presidential elections. In a historic and unprecedented decision, the Constitutional Court annulled the election on December 6, 2024, citing allegations of Russian influence operations that may have affected the vote. This ruling marks a first for Romania and the European Union, and it carries far-reaching implications.
In this report, the CRC adopts a research-driven approach, deliberately refraining from commenting on the decision-making process behind the annulment. We aim to provide a neutral, fact-based analysis that can serve as a foundation for informed discussion, helping stakeholders and policymakers understand the information dynamics that contributed to the current situation.