Romanian elections: TikTok's role in Călin Georgescu’s campaign

President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis, has declassified documents from the most recent meeting of the Supreme Council of National Defense (CSAT) regarding Călin Georgescu’s campaign.

US and Ukraine sign $825M energy resilience agreement

On December 3, Ukraine and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding in Brussels to collaborate on strengthening the resilience of Ukraine's energy system.

South Korea lifts martial law amid protests and political tension

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol agreed to lift martial law during a government session, describing the measure as necessary to defend the constitutional order from “communist forces” and threats from North Korea, reports the BBC.

TikTok executives questioned by EU over Romanian election concerns

TikTok executives were heard by the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection in the European Parliament. Romanian authorities had previously urged the committee to investigate TikTok.

Ukraine demands NATO membership as Budapest Memorandum fails

The Kyiv authorities have officially rejected the so-called security guarantees offered as substitutes for Ukraine’s NATO membership.

U.S. announces $725M military aid for Ukraine against Russia

The United States will deliver a $725 million military aid package to Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on December 2.

Romania: Constitutional Court validates first round of presidential elections. Second round will be held on Sunday

The Constitutional Court of Romania has validated the first round of the presidential elections, and the second round will take place on December 8. Călin Georgescu and Elena Lasconi will be on the ballot paper.

Dan Alexe's correspondence // Oreshnik, Putin's nuclear missile that aims to frighten the West

Last week, Putin promulgated the state budget for the period 2025-2027, which provides for funds “for defense” of 13.5 trillion rubles, or 126.844 billion euros for 2025. This figure represents a 24.4% increase in the budget dedicated to meeting military needs in the war in Ukraine which is 6.31% of the GDP expected for next year. The amount dedicated to the military represents about 40% of the total expenditures of the Russian budget and will exceed the funds allocated to education, health, economy and social policy.

Romanians in the Republic of Moldova vote massively for USR. PNL ranks second

In the Republic of Moldova, after processing 57 of the 59 minutes, the Salvați România Union (USR) ranked first in voters' preferences, with over 54% of the votes. In second place was the National Liberal Party (PNL), with about 23% of the votes, followed by the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians (AUR) and the Social Democratic Party (PSD), each scored 5% of the votes.

Parliamentary elections in Romania // Seven parties enter the Parliament of Bucharest

After processing 100% of the votes, the preliminary results of the Romanian parliamentary elections show that seven parties will enter the Bucharest Parliament. The Social Democratic Party scored the most votes, followed by the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians, the National Liberal Party and the Save Romania Union.

Parliamentary elections in Romania // Over 18 million citizens are expected at the polls

The almost 19,000 polling stations organized in the country opened on Sunday at 7:00, with over 18 million voters expected to decide the composition of the new Legislative for the next four years, reports Agerpres.

Ukraine explores transport alternatives amid airspace closure

Fifteen civilian airports in Ukraine have been heavily damaged since Russia invaded in February 2022, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated, as reported by Ukrinform.