Articol neobișnuit în Newsweek despre România: SUA ar trebui să apere „democrația și pe Călin Georgescu”

An opinion piece in Newsweek questions the annulment of Romania's 2024 presidential elections and calls for U.S. transparency regarding Călin Georgescu. Author Dennis Portman criticizes the Romanian institutions for their handling of the election cancellation, emphasizing the need for public explanation and evidence. He argues that democracy cannot demand acceptance of annulled votes without sufficient scrutiny. Portman stresses that U.S. policy should focus on electoral integrity rather than preferred candidates. He warns against the dangers of foreign influence exploiting a lack of transparency. The article concludes with a call for protecting Romanian sovereignty and democratic processes.