Source: European Parliament
B10‑0172/2025
Motion for a European Parliament resolution on the annulment of the elections in Romania
The European Parliament,
– having regard to Articles 2 and 10 of the Treaty on European Union,
– having regard to Article 3 of the Additional Protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights,
– having regard to Rule 149 of its Rules of Procedure,
A. having regard to the right to free elections in Europe;
B. whereas on 6 December 2024, the Constitutional Court of Romania cancelled the results of the first round of the presidential elections, triggering mass protests and the resignation of Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on 10 February 2025;
C. whereas the Venice Commission has established that the cancellation of election results due to minor misconduct which has not affected the outcome could make the electoral process more vulnerable or would lead to mistrust or lack of interest on the part of citizens[1];
D. whereas, on 26 February 2025, Călin Georgescu, the winner of the first round, was temporarily detained ahead of the fresh elections scheduled for May 2025;
E. whereas many Romanian citizens accuse the Commission of seeking to impose Europhile leaders on the country and to influence the outcome of the elections;
1. Expresses concern at the deterioration of democracy in Romania;
2. Calls on the Commission not to interfere in national elections;
3. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Commission.