A Troubling Triumph in Romania - What the Annulled Election Reveals About Democracy’s Defence

Abstract

The annulment of Romania’s presidential election results by its Constitutional Court is, at first glance, a triumph for democracy. By nullifying the first round – narrowly won by far-right candidate Calin Georgescu amid allegations of Russian-backed interference – the Court sent a clear message: electoral integrity is not up for debate. But is this really a victory? In truth, this decision reflects a troubling pattern in how democracies respond to crises: after the fact. The annulment is not so much a defence of democracy as a stark reminder of the limits of judicial power.

Keywords

• Disinformation
• Militant Democracy
• Rumänien
• Russia
• TikTok
• elections