Overview

• The European Court of Human Rights dismissed Calin Georgescu's appeal to overturn the annulment of Romania's 2024 presidential election, calling the application inadmissible.
• Romania's Constitutional Court had voided the election before the second round, citing allegations of Russian interference and extensive social media promotion of Georgescu.
• Georgescu, who denies ties to Moscow, faces a criminal investigation on charges including promoting antisemitism, membership in a fascist organization, and spreading false information about campaign financing.
• Preventative measures against Georgescu include travel restrictions, a ban on firearms, and prohibitions on posting xenophobic or antisemitic content online.
• Romania has scheduled a new presidential election for May 2025, though it remains uncertain whether Georgescu will be allowed to run despite leading in opinion polls.