Romania, Georgescu and Constitutional Court

Romania's now-barred presidential frontrunner Călin Georgescu claims he is facing Trump-like charges
Romania’s right-wing presidential frontrunner Călin Georgescu claims he is being attacked by lawfare similar to President Donald Trump because he exposed the "oligarch system."
Presidential election: Romania’s top court upholds decision to ban Călin Georgescu
Romanian far-right populist Calin Georgescu has lost his appeal against a ruling barring him from participating in the country’s presidential election in May. The Constitutional Court issued the final ruling on Tuesday after deliberating for two hours,
Romania’s top court rejects Georgescu’s appeal, bars him from running for president
The country’s Central Electoral Bureau rejected his candidacy Sunday, saying Georgescu had violated Romania’s election rules while coming out of nowhere to win the first round of the presidential vote last November, partly on the back of a wildly successful TikTok campaign.
Romanian far-right politician Călin Georgescu reacts to presidential election ban: "My mission has been fulfilled"
Far-right, pro-Russia politician Călin Georgescu responded on Tuesday evening, March 11, after the Constitutional Court (CCR) upheld a decision to ban him from running in the upcoming presidential elections.
Violent protests in Romania as Georgescu’s candidacy is banned
Romanian conservative presidential candidate Călin Georgescu has been barred from participating in May’s rerun of the presidential election.
Far-right front-runner Călin Georgescu blocked from Romanian presidential race
Romania’s Central Electoral Bureau on Sunday blocked Russia-aligned, far-right candidate Călin Georgescu from competing in a May rerun of the country’s presidential election.
Romania’s Far-Right Seeks a Last-Minute Candidate for President
Romania’s largest far-right party is scrambling to find a candidate after the independent front-runner it supported was barred from May’s presidential election.
Romania bars far-right candidate Calin Georgescu from presidential election run
Far-right Romanian politician Călin Georgescu has been officially barred from contesting the elections after losing his appeal. Georgescu, who won the first round of last year’s presidential vote, was accused of benefiting from Russian interference.
Romania Banned a Nationalist Presidential Candidate. Now It’s Bracing for a Trump Backlash.
BUCHAREST—On a recent day, nationalist politician Călin Georgescu made his way through a crush of people to enter a district ...
Călin Georgescu appeals against election ban at Romania’s top court
Far-right Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu has lodged an appeal at the constitutional court after his bid for ...
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Why Is the Rightist Barred From Romania’s Election?
It’s a close question, given the role of Russia and the tender age of the country’s democracy.
Politico Europe2d
Romania lashes out at Russia as Georgescu election ban furor intensifies
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that blocking Georgescu from the election rerun — after ...
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Under the patronage of Călin Georgescu, the sovereignist candidates - separated, but together
After the rejection of Călin Georgescu's candidacy by the Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) and the confirmation of this ...