
Nationalist Leader Joins Romania’s Presidential Race After Georgescu Banned
George Simion is the new presidential frontrunner, but there are questions over whether he will share the same fate as his predecessor.
George Simion is the new presidential frontrunner, but there are questions over whether he will share the same fate as his predecessor.
“Europe is now a dictatorship, Romania is under tyranny,” claimed Călin Georgescu, as his tear-gassed supporters clashed with riot police.
The ECtHR argued that the right to free elections covers only legislatures, not executive offices, like the president’s.
Police took Georgescu just as he was on his way to submit his candidacy for the repeat election in May after his victory in December prompted the annulment of the first.
Klaus Iohannis steps down after months of unrest, making history as Romania’s first president to resign while facing a looming impeachment.
No surprises as Strasbourg chooses to legitimize the socialist-led coup against the democratic will of a clear majority.
Pro-EU parties are competing for the candidacy, likely allowing the united Eurosceptic bloc to repeat last year’s annulled victory.
Despite divisions, all pro-EU parties have united in government and behind a single presidential candidate to keep the ‘far right’ at bay.
Police seize firearms, cash, and €7 million worth in crypto from individuals linked to Georgescu.
Citing Russian interference in favor of the right-wing candidate, the socialist-leaning court ordered the entire election redone from scratch.