TAROM canceled my flight in May. More precisely, they moved my departure 24 hours earlier, which is not possible for me.

On the day I originally booked, TAROM no longer operates any flights from my departure airport. They are refusing to rebook me and are only offering a refund if I cancel.

Am I correct in insisting that they rebook me on another airline? Under EU Regulation 261/2004, my understanding is that I am entitled to re-routing on my chosen travel date, even if that means placing me on a different carrier.

Has anyone experienced a similar situation with TAROM? Any advice on how to proceed would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!