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Executive summary Romania experienced an exceptionally intense electoral year in 2024, with local, European Parliament (EP), general, and presidential elections all scheduled. Although the local and EP elections in June were marked by some controversy, they paled in comparison to the unprecedented events surrounding the presidential elections. The first-round votes were recounted, and subsequently, the elections were annulled due to allegations of foreign interference. The situation remains fluid, with some individuals feeling that democracy was saved at the last moment, while others believe it died with the annulment. Recently, social media has seen a surge in calls for action and protest, accompanied by an increase in false narratives. The unprecedented annulment of Romania’s 2024 presidential election first round marks a critical moment in European democracy, revealing how social media…