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Romanian top court rejects challenge to annul presidential election

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Posted on May 22, 2025

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· Last updated: January 23, 2026

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BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romania's top court unanimously rejected as unfounded a request to cancel a May 18 presidential election that was won by centrist independent Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan, it said

Romania's Supreme Court Dismisses Bid to Overturn Presidential Election

Romania's defeated hard-right contender George Simion had filed the request alleging interference by France and Moldova. Independent observers have said the election was well-organized. The court will validate the election result on Thursday with Dan in attendance.

(Reporting by Luiza Ilie)

Key Takeaways

Romania's Supreme Court dismissed the election annulment request.
Nicusor Dan, a centrist independent, won the election.
George Simion alleged interference by France and Moldova.
Independent observers confirmed the election was well-organized.
The court will validate the election result with Dan present.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Romania's top court rule regarding the presidential election?

Romania's top court unanimously rejected a request to cancel the May 18 presidential election, deeming it unfounded.

Who filed the request to annul the presidential election?

The request was filed by George Simion, the defeated hard-right contender, who alleged interference by France and Moldova.

What was the outcome of the election won by Nicusor Dan?

Nicusor Dan, an independent candidate and the mayor of Bucharest, won the presidential election held on May 18.

What did independent observers say about the election?

Independent observers reported that the election was well-organized, countering the claims made by George Simion.

Who reported on the court's decision?

The article was reported by Luiza Ilie, providing details on the court's ruling and the election context.

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