Romania: Far-right candidate Georgescu barred from election – DW – 03/09/2025
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Calin Georgescu had been leading in opinion polls with around 40% of the vote. He is expected to appeal the decision to exclude him from the election.

Summary

Romania’s electoral commission barred far-right candidate Calin Georgescu from the presidential election without explanation.

Georgescu, who led polls with 40%, called the move “a direct blow to democracy” and plans to appeal. His supporters protested in Bucharest.

The constitutional court annulled his prior election win over alleged Russian interference, which he denies. He faces legal issues, including accusations of financing violations and extremist ties.

A vocal Trump supporter, Georgescu received backing from Trump officials, including Elon Musk and JD Vance, who condemned Romania’s actions.

  • Dr. Moose@lemmy.worldEnglish
    125·
    15 hours ago

    People are down voting you for your attitude. Stop whining and start doing something 🙄

    • commanderEnglish
      39·
      11 hours ago

      They’re downvoting him because they want the will of the people to be invalidated when it goes against their agenda.

      Stop whining and start doing something 🙄

      Holy crap the shit you people throw to see what sticks only makes me happier I’m never loyal to your side.