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Journalist Răzvan Dumitrescu discusses how election outcomes can be influenced by changing the electoral calendar rather than just vote manipulation. He presents a hypothetical scenario for France, suggesting that President Emmanuel Macron's resignation could lead to early presidential elections, impacting candidates like Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon. Dumitrescu highlights Le Pen's legal issues that could hinder her candidacy if elections are held early. He also mentions Christine Lagarde's potential candidacy and compares the situation to Macron's unexpected rise in 2017. Ultimately, he argues that altering the timing of elections can significantly affect candidate eligibility and campaign dynamics without necessarily tampering with votes.