Over 4,000 Romanians protested in University Square, Bucharest, waving EU flags and chanting pro-EU slogans ahead of the presidential runoff on December 8. Far-right candidate Calin Georgescu unexpectedly won the first round with 23% of the vote, leveraging TikTok to connect with younger voters. His anti-EU rhetoric raises concerns about Romania's political shift towards populism, as far-right parties gain traction. The upcoming election is critical, with Romanians fearing a loss of democratic values. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)