An unprecedented presidential vote recount in Romania has shown no marked difference from the original results, confirming the lead of pro-Russia nationalist C?lin Georgescu, who will face liberal leader Elena Lasconi in the run-off on Sunday.
The country’s top court last week took the step of ordering a recount amid fears of election interference from Russia, given the surprise result that showed Georgescu top the first round of the vote.
The court on Monday certified the election result after the recount found no significant differences from the original tally, with Georgescu and Lasconi having qualified for a run-off scheduled for December 8.