French tweet refrenced in post:
Completely unfounded allegations are circulating on Telegram and Twitter regarding alleged French interference in the Romanian presidential election.
France categorically rejects these allegations and calls on everyone to exercise responsibility and respect for Romanian democracy.
The first round of the Romanian presidential elections last December was sovereignly annulled by the competent Romanian authorities following very real digital and financial interference from actors linked to Russia.
Subsequent investigations by Romanian authorities and the European Commission later confirmed the seriousness of these interferences, including regarding the manipulation of the TikTok algorithm.
In this context, the recent accusations against France are merely a diversionary maneuver from the real threats of interference targeting Romania. France calls on all Romanian political actors to exercise responsibility and defend democracy.
As a partner and friend, we recall that France has stood by Romania for its accession to the European Union, its reforms, its entry into Schengen, and its progress. For its security as well, for example, by sending our soldiers five days after the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Lying about France, insulting it, is breaking this history.
Musk tweet:
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Just leaving this here for the record.