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TikTok disinformation falsely accuses von der Leyen of cancelling Romania’s presidential run-off

Euronews' verification team has detected pro-Georgescu TikTok accounts falsely pinning responsibility for the cancelled second round of voting on the EU Commission chief.

Christmas carols with a twist from Romania

On Sunday, carolers from all over Romania gathered in the city of Galati for a traditional folk festival.

Romania's Călin Georgescu pictured with former mercenary investigated for inciting illegal gathering

Former Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu is facing a scandal after photos emerged of him with Horațiu Potra, a private military contractor being investigated on weapons and ammunition charges as well public incitement to illegal gatherings.

Romania and Bulgaria are granted full Schengen membership, with one caveat

Romania and Bulgaria will become full-time members of the Schengen Area as of 1 January 2025, completing a process that dates back to 2011, when the European Commission declared both countries ready to join.

Romania's pro-EU parties clinch deal to form coalition government

The parties have agreed to potentially endorse a single candidate in new presidential elections after the first round was annulled last week.

Thousands of Romanians stage pro-Europe rally days ahead of presidential runoff

Thousands of Romanians gathered in a popular square in the capital Bucharest to stage a pro-Europe rally. It comes just a few days before the second round of the country’s presidential election, as concerns over the political scene veering towards populism loom large.

Young Romanians protest far-right candidate Calin Georgescu's first-round win

Over 1,000 youths gathered in Bucharest, protesting against far-right nationalist candidate Calin Georgescu, who won 23% in the first round of Romania's presidential election.