Romanian Presidential Candidate Calin Georgescu Disqualified, Protests Erupt
The Electoral Commission's rejection of Georgescu's candidacy, citing democratic violations, has led to violent demonstrations and political uncertainty.
- Calin Georgescu, a far-right and anti-system candidate, was disqualified from Romania's upcoming presidential election by the Electoral Commission, which cited violations of democratic rules.
- The decision follows the annulment of the November 2024 election, where Georgescu led the first round, amidst allegations of Russian interference and irregularities.
- Georgescu, who has been critical of NATO and the EU, has condemned the move as undemocratic, with his supporters staging protests in Bucharest that resulted in clashes with police and injuries.
- The candidate has been accused of campaign finance violations, inciting constitutional unrest, and benefiting from alleged foreign influence through social media platforms like TikTok.
- International reactions include criticism from U.S. figures like Elon Musk and Vice President J.D. Vance, while Romanian authorities emphasize concerns over foreign interference and democratic integrity.
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