Romania's electoral commission has disqualified far-right candidate Calin Georgescu from the upcoming presidential election, citing allegations of financial misconduct and ties to extremist groups. The decision has triggered widespread protests in the capital, with Georgescu's supporters decrying the move as politically motivated. The controversy has also drawn international attention, with figures like Elon Musk criticizing the ban. The ruling risks straining Romania's relations with right-wing factions abroad, including potential backlash from the Trump administration. Authorities are now bracing for further unrest as the election approaches.
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Romania Bars Ultranationalist Candidate From Presidential Race
The country’s electoral commission ruled on Sunday that Calin Georgescu, an outspoken critic of Ukraine and NATO, could not compete in the do-over election.
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Protests Erupt in Romania as Leading Right-Wing Candidate Is Excluded From May Presidential Election
Elon Musk is among the MAGA-adjacent critics calling the expulsion ‘crazy.’
