Rob Schmitz

Well, one reason is that we're seeing another resurgence, Scott, in this part of Europe of the far right. And even in Poland, the Law and Justice Party is gaining ground again, which makes analysts think that they could win the next parliamentary election in 2027. And that if there isn't a president to check their power, these observers say Poland's democracy could be in trouble.

Well, one reason is that we're seeing another resurgence, Scott, in this part of Europe of the far right. And even in Poland, the Law and Justice Party is gaining ground again, which makes analysts think that they could win the next parliamentary election in 2027. And that if there isn't a president to check their power, these observers say Poland's democracy could be in trouble.

Here's political analyst Andrzej Bubinski.

Here's political analyst Andrzej Bubinski.

Here's political analyst Andrzej Bubinski.

Well, since we're talking about the resurgence of the far right in Europe, Romania is a good example of that. Last November, a relative unknown far right pro-Kremlin candidate, Talin Gorgescu, surprisingly won.

Well, since we're talking about the resurgence of the far right in Europe, Romania is a good example of that. Last November, a relative unknown far right pro-Kremlin candidate, Talin Gorgescu, surprisingly won.

Well, since we're talking about the resurgence of the far right in Europe, Romania is a good example of that. Last November, a relative unknown far right pro-Kremlin candidate, Talin Gorgescu, surprisingly won.

But a judge later annulled the election after state intelligence revealed that Russia had been involved in setting up almost 800 TikTok accounts supporting him, having undue influence over the electorate. Russia has denied these accusations. So now Romanian voters will decide between two candidates, a hard-right nationalist who's a fan of President Trump and Vladimir Putin.

But a judge later annulled the election after state intelligence revealed that Russia had been involved in setting up almost 800 TikTok accounts supporting him, having undue influence over the electorate. Russia has denied these accusations. So now Romanian voters will decide between two candidates, a hard-right nationalist who's a fan of President Trump and Vladimir Putin.

But a judge later annulled the election after state intelligence revealed that Russia had been involved in setting up almost 800 TikTok accounts supporting him, having undue influence over the electorate. Russia has denied these accusations. So now Romanian voters will decide between two candidates, a hard-right nationalist who's a fan of President Trump and Vladimir Putin.

His name is George Simeon. And a pro-Western reformer, Nicosor Dan, who's also the mayor of Bucharest, Romania's capital. Political analysts are framing this election as one of East versus West.

His name is George Simeon. And a pro-Western reformer, Nicosor Dan, who's also the mayor of Bucharest, Romania's capital. Political analysts are framing this election as one of East versus West.

His name is George Simeon. And a pro-Western reformer, Nicosor Dan, who's also the mayor of Bucharest, Romania's capital. Political analysts are framing this election as one of East versus West.

Well, unlike the Polish election, there is not a clear frontrunner in the Romanian election. The polls are all over the place. And given what happened last November, the outcome of this election could be unpredictable and full of controversy. Many Europeans are nervously watching this one.

Well, unlike the Polish election, there is not a clear frontrunner in the Romanian election. The polls are all over the place. And given what happened last November, the outcome of this election could be unpredictable and full of controversy. Many Europeans are nervously watching this one.

Well, unlike the Polish election, there is not a clear frontrunner in the Romanian election. The polls are all over the place. And given what happened last November, the outcome of this election could be unpredictable and full of controversy. Many Europeans are nervously watching this one.

Nearly 40,000. That's the United Nations estimate for the number of children who have been killed or injured since Israel began its war with Hamas some 18 months ago.

Nearly 40,000. That's the United Nations estimate for the number of children who have been killed or injured since Israel began its war with Hamas some 18 months ago.

Nearly 40,000. That's the United Nations estimate for the number of children who have been killed or injured since Israel began its war with Hamas some 18 months ago.