Giles Matthew Portman, the British ambassador to Bucharest, criticizes Romania's decision to cancel the 2024 presidential elections without a "strong reason".

<p>In an interview with Hotnews, Portman emphasizes the importance of Romanians alone choosing their president and expresses confidence in the strength of Romanian democracy. He also talks about the need for governments to communicate effectively and strategically when there is a gap between some citizens and governments. Portman also discusses concerns about Russian interference in election campaigns.