Day: December 1, 2024

TikTok, Populism, And Politics: Romania Faces Unprecedented Electoral Uncertainty

Romania finds itself at a political crossroads following a dramatic first round of presidential elections that saw far-right candidate Călin Georgescu emerge as the frontrunner. His unexpected 22.95% of the vote, surpassing traditional political heavyweights, has thrown the country into turmoil. A recount, ordered by the Constitutional Court amid allegations

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Georgia At A Crossroads: Protests Erupt Over Suspended EU Accession Talks

Georgia, a nation once celebrated as a beacon of democratic progress in the post-Soviet space, now finds itself embroiled in political turmoil. On November 30, 2024, the ruling Georgian Dream party announced the suspension of European Union (EU) accession talks until 2028, a decision that has reignited widespread protests in

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Romania At A Crossroads As Elections Reveal Deep Divisions

Romania’s political landscape drastically shifted during the country’s November 2024 presidential election, as far-right candidate Călin Georgescu was determined to be the frontrunner in the first round of voting. The result—which establishes Georgescu, known for his pro-Russian and N.A.T.O.-skeptical stance, against centre-right candidate Elena Lasconi—will result in a tense election

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