Romanian Constitutional Court on Friday has dramatically decided to cancel the first round of presidential election after the declassification of Romanian intelligence reports showed the involvement of Russia in influencing voters.
The first round on Nov. 24 saw a previously unknown far-right nationalist candidate Călin Georgescu top the polls in a shock result.
But intelligence reports released on Wednesday showed several illegal processes in Georgescu’s campaign financing.
New elections will be held at a date designated by the government.
Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said the high court ruling was the ‘only solution’ following the declassification of the CSAT documents.
The runoff was due to be held on Sunday between Călin Georgescu and centrist, pro-EU Elena Lasconi.
The Constitutional Court decision sent shockwaves through the entire political scene and Romanian voters, with a period of uncertainty ahead.
