**Parliamentary Elections in Romania Put on Hold**
The Romanian Constitutional Court has annulled the first-round results of the presidential elections, citing that the winning campaign was coordinated from abroad. The decision was made after finding evidence of TikTok manipulation involving 25,000 accounts, which artificially inflated Georgescu’s support by 21%. This move comes as a surprise, especially given recent exit polls that showed Georgescu with a lead of 57.8% to Lasconi’s 42.2%.
**Georgian President Election Looms**
On December 14, the Georgian Parliament will elect a new president using an electoral college controlled by the anti-Western Georgian Dream party. This marks the first time Georgia has used this election procedure since constitutional changes were made in 2017. The move is likely to spark new protests, as it comes after thousands of Georgians have already taken to the streets demanding change since November 28.
**G7 Summit to Discuss Ukraine and Global Issues**
The G7 summit will be held online on December 13, where leaders are expected to discuss Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and the Middle East situation. They will also reaffirm their solidarity in maintaining the international order as they prepare for U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to take office.
**Upcoming Events**
* **Dec. 9-11: 7th German-Ukrainian Economic Forum**, Berlin. Key leaders from business, politics, and civil society will focus on economic opportunities for German-Ukrainian cooperation.
* **Dec. 10: Demographic Forecasting briefing**, online. KI Insights will host a briefing on refugee flows in winter and post-war population.
* **Dec. 11-12: Ukrainian “Own Elevator” Grain Storage Forum**, Lviv. Farmers interested in developing grain storage and processing capabilities will gather to discuss opportunities.
* **Dec. 12: From Pyongyang to Kyiv Q&A session**, online. A renowned North Korea expert will discuss the Koreas’ growing role in the Russo-Ukrainian War.
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