George Simion is challenging the results of the Romanian presidential election by appealing to the Constitutional Court

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

George Simion challenges Romanian election results, citing alleged foreign interference and calling for a constitutional review.

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George Simion, leader of AUR, is challenging the results of the May 18 Romanian presidential election by citing concerns similar to those used to invalidate last year’s first round, alleging significant spending and foreign interference from Moldova and France. He also calls for Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, to be heard regarding alleged attempts to influence messaging on the platform during the campaign. Although Simion initially claimed victory before exit polls, he later acknowledged Nicusor Dan as the winner in a video message but subsequently urged supporters to file complaints with the Constitutional Court to protect the result. Legal expert Csaba Asztalos views this action as an internal power struggle within AUR, noting that while complaints can be filed until midnight on May 20th, the court is likely to be influenced by these challenges, similar to past tactics. He added that Romanian authorities were better prepared for election integrity last year and there are no current signs of fraud; the relevant body is expected to rule quickly, potentially within 48 hours, allowing Nicusor Dan to take his oath on May 26th, supported by reports from OSCE observers noting no irregularities.


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