Elena Lasconi, former presidential candidate, states that democracy in Romania has suffered a severe blow in the last year, generating division and distrust.

Former presidential candidate, Elena Lasconi, sent a message on Facebook one year after the cancellation of the election, emphasizing that democracy in Romania has suffered the most severe blow in the last 36 years. She observes that society is more divided, with an increase in conspiracy theories and a loss of trust in voting and state institutions. Lasconi accuses the system of having destroyed democracy to maintain power, resulting in a society affected by hatred and misinformation. Nevertheless, she expresses hope that people of good faith will act to improve the situation, having confidence in the youth and in women who fight for their families. Lasconi concludes by emphasizing that empathy and love for one another are essential to building a better future for Romania.