Romanian Election Commission Rejects Far-Right Candidate Georgescu's Bid

The decision to disqualify Georgescu, citing incomplete documentation, has led to violent protests and legal challenges.

Călin Georgescu, a far-right and pro-Russian politician, has been barred from running in Romania's May presidential election by the election commission.
The commission cited incomplete documentation as the reason for the disqualification, although Georgescu had submitted over 320,000 support signatures, exceeding the 200,000 required by law.
Protests erupted in Bucharest following the announcement, with clashes between Georgescu's supporters and police leaving multiple officers injured and resulting in arrests.
Georgescu faces ongoing legal issues, including allegations of anti-constitutional activities, election finance violations, and links to extremist organizations.
The disqualification decision is not final, as Georgescu plans to appeal to Romania's Constitutional Court, which is expected to rule by Wednesday.