European Court Upholds Annulment of Romania's Presidential Election

Far-right candidate Calin Georgescu's appeal is rejected as criminal investigation into antisemitism and fascist ties continues.

The European Court of Human Rights dismissed Calin Georgescu's appeal to overturn the annulment of Romania's 2024 presidential election, calling the application inadmissible.
Romania's Constitutional Court had voided the election before the second round, citing allegations of Russian interference and extensive social media promotion of Georgescu.
Georgescu, who denies ties to Moscow, faces a criminal investigation on charges including promoting antisemitism, membership in a fascist organization, and spreading false information about campaign financing.
Preventative measures against Georgescu include travel restrictions, a ban on firearms, and prohibitions on posting xenophobic or antisemitic content online.
Romania has scheduled a new presidential election for May 2025, though it remains uncertain whether Georgescu will be allowed to run despite leading in opinion polls.