Ambasadorul britanic, despre anularea alegerilor din România: „Explicați motivele și prezentați dovezile”

The British ambassador to Romania, Giles Portman, emphasized the need for Romanian authorities to publicly explain the cancellation of presidential elections and provide evidence for their decision. He expressed surprise at the election results and highlighted the importance of transparency regarding the investigation into a TikTok campaign. Portman stated that the public deserves to know the concrete reasons behind the election annulment. He also commented on Russia's influence, asserting that Romanian society does not favor Moscow and that any potential Russian involvement should be clarified by local institutions. Additionally, he discussed the complexities of misinformation, noting that it can be both intentional and accidental, and stressed the need for European cooperation in addressing such challenges.