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.

  • @[email protected]
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    6212 hours ago

    Paradox of tolerance. Don’t fall for it. Fascists do not now, and will never, get the benefit of the doubt.

    • gon [he]
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      23 hours ago

      Sigh… I really don’t like the way things have been going in Europe…

      • @[email protected]
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        32 hours ago

        Hey man, I know it’s kinda crazy. But overall, it’s better than what’s happening over here in the states.

    • @[email protected]
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      -166 hours ago

      He was talking more about the will of the people, but okay.

      Your feelings are more important.

      • @[email protected]
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        5 hours ago

        There hasn’t been any will of the people expressed yet. The guy is a Russian asset with zero spine and he’s been eliminated from the race. The people will get to express their will with the other candidates, of which they’ll have many.

        • @[email protected]
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          -115 hours ago

          There hasn’t been any will of the people expressed yet.

          Georgescu, who led polls with 40%

          More lies from the left.

          • @[email protected]
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            52 hours ago

            In the last election, 11.77% of people voted for him(23% of voters). That is more than any other candidate though