Far-Right Pro-Russia Candidate Leads Romanian Presidential Race

Călin Georgescu's surprise first-round victory raises concerns over potential shifts in Romania's EU and NATO alignment.

• Călin Georgescu, a far-right, pro-Russia candidate, secured 22.94% of the vote in the first round of Romania's presidential election, defying poll predictions.
• Elena Lasconi, a center-right reformist and former journalist, will face Georgescu in the December 8 runoff election.
• Georgescu's success has sparked fears in Brussels over potential Russian influence and Romania's future commitment to EU and NATO priorities.
• Romania's traditional political parties, including the ruling Social Democratic Party and National Liberal Party, suffered significant losses, marking a historic shift in the country's politics.
• Georgescu's campaign leveraged TikTok to gain popularity, while his controversial praise for Romanian fascist leaders and skepticism of Western alliances have drawn criticism.

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