Brussels remains silent on Romania's canceled presidential election following court ruling

Romania's Constitutional Court has canceled the presidential election, citing alleged foreign interference. This unprecedented ruling has drawn criticism from the two candidates but has not prompted a response from the European Commission, which is refraining from commenting. The court's decision prevents the scheduled second round between pro-EU candidate Elena Lasconi and independent candidate Călin Georgescu. The ruling follows a report suggesting Georgescu's campaign was manipulated through TikTok, with links to a coordinated online effort. The European Commission is investigating TikTok's role in the election but has not launched a formal inquiry. President Klaus Iohannis discussed the situation with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, emphasizing the need for free elections without foreign influence.