In a surprising turn of events, the top Romanian court has requested the official electoral authority to recount and verify all the ballots cast in the first round of the presidential election. The Constitutional Court in Bucharest made this decision unanimously, stating that it is final. This request comes after Calin Georgescu, a little-known, far-right populist, won the first round of the election, beating the incumbent prime minister.
Georgescu, who ran independently, was not expected to perform well in the election, with pre-election surveys predicting he would win less than 10% of the vote. However, his victory has led to calls for a recount and verification of the ballots to ensure the integrity of the election process.
The Central Election Bureau will meet to discuss the court’s request on Thursday afternoon. If the recount confirms Georgescu’s victory, he will face reformist Elena Lasconi in a runoff scheduled for Dec. 8. The outcome of this election could have significant implications for the future direction of Romania.
This development has generated considerable interest and speculation among the public and political observers. The recount and verification process will be closely monitored to ensure transparency and fairness. The final results of the election are eagerly awaited as Romania navigates a potentially pivotal moment in its political landscape.
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