Romanian Election Commission Bars Pro-Russian Candidate Calin Georgescu

The decision, citing incomplete documentation, has led to protests and violent clashes, with Georgescu planning to appeal to the Constitutional Court.

• The Romanian Election Commission voted 10-4 to disqualify Calin Georgescu, a pro-Russian and far-right candidate, from the May presidential election.
• The commission cited incomplete documentation as the reason for rejecting Georgescu's candidacy, despite him submitting more than the required number of support signatures.
• Georgescu's supporters protested the decision in Bucharest, leading to violent clashes with police, who used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
• The Constitutional Court is expected to decide by Wednesday on Georgescu's anticipated appeal against the commission's ruling.
• Georgescu, who won the annulled first round of the 2024 election, faces ongoing criminal investigations for allegations including election finance violations and the creation of a fascist organization.

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