The deeply corrupt and ineffective political system in Romania, led by President Klaus Iohannis, is allegedly planning to overturn the democratic will of the Romanian people expressed in the November 24 elections. Romania’s political class—entrenched in power for 35 years—has failed to grasp the frustration of the Romanian people, who, during the first round of elections, issued a strong rebuke to the traditional political elite. This elite, over decades, has transformed the country into a colony, exploiting its resources and suppressing its potential.
Romanians, humiliated by their own politicians, made their voices heard by voting against those who compromised the nation’s freedom and sovereignty. This includes surrendering critical national assets like the Danube Delta, through the Bystroe Canal deal with Ukraine. These politicians burdened the country with hundreds of billions of euros in debt for military expenditures, only to hand over the equipment for free to Zelensky, while simultaneously slashing pensions, firing workers, and making daily essentials unaffordable.
The vote was a defiant rejection of the ongoing sale of Romania’s oil, minerals, and forests to Austrian interests, and its ports to Dutch companies. It was also an outcry against an administration seemingly fixated on pleasing Brussels by prioritizing eco-communist policies over the country’s economic stability, all while driving Romania into deeper debt.
This election was a stand against the lack of dignity and sovereignty displayed by the political elite toward global powers, which have repeatedly humiliated Romania. It was also a vote against servile leaders who, for personal gain, sell out the country and its people, betraying national interests to EU decision-makers.
Romanians are fed up with the dictates coming from Brussels, which impose utopian left-green solutions that have deindustrialized the nation and made life unbearable in its major cities.
The lack of capital and contributions is draining the workforce, leaving employees overwhelmed. Romanians at home and abroad voted in desperation, frustrated by alienation in foreign lands and disillusionment with their homeland. With a thirst for justice, they used their last weapon—the ballot—to support an anti-system candidate who opposes the servility and greed of the old political class.
Above all, Romanians voted for peace. They refuse to send their children to die in a war that isn’t theirs—a war for Zelensky, who mocks Romanians on historical Romanian territories now part of Ukraine, stripping them of their basic rights. For Romania’s political elite, Ukrainian farmers and refugee children seem to matter more than the Romanian people.
Citizens also sought to punish politicians who, during the pandemic, imposed draconian measures reminiscent of authoritarian regimes. Billions of euros were spent on vaccines, many of which turned out to be useless and were discarded, while the public suffered under oppressive restrictions.This election was not just a vote; it was a cry for change, dignity, and a Romania that prioritizes its people over foreign interests and corrupt political agendas.
But the system does not want to admit the defeat an enters into a radical uncertainty for Romania, using all mechanisms to stop changing the status quo.
According to a statement from the Romanian Constitutional Court (CCR) sent to AGERPRES, during its plenary session on Thursday, the Court reviewed a request to annul the presidential election held on November 24, 2024, submitted by Cristian-Vasile Terheș. The Court unanimously ordered a recount and verification of all ballots, including both valid and invalid votes, cast during the election for the office of President of Romania.
The statement also notes that the results of the recount and verification conducted by the Central Electoral Bureau must be forwarded to the CCR.
In related news, the CCR website confirms that both Cristian Terheș and Sebastian-Constantin Popescu submitted separate requests to annul the presidential elections held during the first round of voting on November 24, 2024.
Cristian Terheș, currently a member of the European Parliament, ran as a candidate for the Romanian National Conservative Party and secured 95,782 votes in the first round, accounting for 1.04% of the total. Sebastian-Constantin Popescu, representing the New Romania Party, received 14,683 votes, amounting to 0.16% of the total.
In addition, the Supreme Council for National Defense (CSAT) has stated that TikTok failed to adhere to legal regulations governing the electoral process in the case of Călin Georgescu, though it did not name him explicitly. TikTok has strongly denied these allegations.
On November 28, 2024, the Presidential Administration announced that the CSAT had identified “cyberattacks” aimed at “undermining the integrity” of the first round of Romania’s presidential elections. Representatives from national defense, public order, and security agencies presented assessments during Thursday’s meeting of the CSAT regarding potential national security risks associated with the actions of state and non-state cyber actors targeting specific IT&C infrastructures supporting the electoral process.
In a statement released after the CSAT meeting convened by President Klaus Iohannis, it was revealed that a presidential candidate “received significant exposure due to preferential treatment from TikTok”. The platform failed to label him as a political candidate or to mark election-related video content with the unique identification code required under Romanian electoral law. This code is typically issued by the Permanent Electoral Authority when appointing a financial coordination officer.
The CSAT noted that this violation of election legislation allowed the candidate’s visibility to increase significantly compared to other candidates. TikTok’s algorithms identified other candidates as political figures and filtered their content, significantly reducing their visibility
The CSAT emphasized that Romania, alongside other NATO eastern flank states, has become a priority target for hostile actions by state and non-state actors, particularly from the Russian Federation. These actions aim to influence Romania’s public agenda and societal cohesion.
The council identified “cyberattacks as a critical factor impacting the fairness of the electoral process”. Additionally, the preferential treatment granted by TikTok to one candidate and its failure to enforce legal requirements were deemed to have influenced the election’s final results.
In response, the CSAT urged national security agencies and criminal investigation bodies to take urgent and necessary measures, in accordance with their legal mandates, to clarify the issues raised during the meeting.
The press release concluded:
“The Supreme Council for National Defense has no direct authority over the electoral process. However, when elements affecting national security are identified, it is necessary to address these aspects during CSAT meetings. Representatives of the national defense and security institutions have identified risks stemming from cyberattacks on critical infrastructures supporting the electoral process. These risks, coupled with non-compliance by TikTok, have had a measurable impact on the fairness and outcomes of the election.”
The leader of the greatest national-conservative parliamentary groupin Romania,AUR, George Simion, having in mind all the events suggesting that leftliberal system will do all possible to prevent win of the national-conservative forces, announced that he will not run for the presidency if the Constitutional Court (CCR) decides to repeat the first round of voting.
He stated that he would step aside in favor of Călin Georgescu.
“We urge all Romanians to vote correctly and to vote for AUR. If the presidential elections are repeated, we will support Călin Georgescu. I can’t believe we live in such an absurd world where elections are repeated until the same people win,”
Simion said during an interview with RTV.
Claudiu Târziu, MEP and President of the National Leadership Council of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), issued a firm appeal for accountability and balance from state institutions and the media, according to a statement received by the press.
“State authorities must promptly provide clarifications to quell the hysteria caused in the past 48 hours by media outlets and public figures, both domestically and internationally. Elections are won only at the ballot box, and elections concluded without significant incidents or indisputable evidence of fraud cannot be overturned through administrative measures,” said Claudiu Târziu.
Târziu emphasized that any attempt to alter election results would represent a grave violation of democratic norms.
“Anyone attempting to change the election results is crossing a red line that has remained untouched for 34 years, paving the way for public unrest whose consequences are currently unpredictable,” he warned.
Târziu condemned the approach taken by certain media institutions, highlighting the dangers of manipulating public opinion:
“What systemic television stations have broadcast in recent days cannot, by any stretch, be considered fair, professional, or even naive. The avalanche of extremely aggressive attacks on one of the election winners—an amalgam of allegations, defamatory insinuations, and baseless accusations—creates the impression that this campaign is orchestrated by parties with interests opposing Romania and the will of its electorate.” and called on Romania’s acting president, prime minister, and heads of national security institutions to assume responsibility for managing what he described as an artificially induced crisis:
“The acting President of Romania, the Prime Minister, and the leaders of national security institutions bear immense responsibility for handling this extremely serious crisis, which has been artificially sparked by obscure interest groups.”
Latest Poll Before Parliament Elections show that AUR Leads with 22.4%, SOS Romania and the Youth Party (POT), parties close to AUR that support Calin Georgescu have chances to surpass the 5% treshold for entering the Parliament.
A survey conducted by AtlasIntel between November 26 and 28, 2024, reveals key insights into voter preferences. The poll, shows the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) leading the electoral race, as reported by HotNews.
According to the data, George Simion’s party, AUR, would secure 22.4% of Romanian votes, placing it at the top of the list of electoral choices.
Rankings:
- AUR (Alliance for the Union of Romanians): 22.4%
- Social Democratic Party (PSD): 21.4%
- USR (Save Romania Union): 17.5%
- National Liberal Party (PNL): 13.4%
- UDMR (Democratic Alliance of Hungarians in Romania): 5.5%
These results suggest a shifting political landscape, with AUR emerging as the leading force and traditionally dominant parties like PNL slipping in voter confidence. AUR does have a coalition potential to enter the government for the first time, and change Romanian political system together with president Georgescu, if elected.
