Romanians recently participated in pivotal parliamentary elections marked by high voter turnout and turmoil over allegations of foreign interference, particularly involving TikTok. Initial results suggest that the ruling Social Democrats are on track to secure a parliamentary majority, despite a significant surge in support for far-right parties. Amidst this, Călin Georgescu, an ultranationalist candidate with pro-Russian sentiments, notably achieved a surprising victory in the first round of the presidential election. The political landscape in Romania appears increasingly polarized, leading to concerns about the implications for both EU and NATO relations.