Romania Bars Nationalist Candidate Calin Georgescu From Presidential Election

The decision follows the annulment of November's election over alleged foreign interference, intensifying political tensions in the region.

Romania's Constitutional Court has disqualified nationalist candidate Calin Georgescu from running in the May 2025 presidential election, citing concerns about his alignment with constitutional values.
The November 2024 presidential election, in which Georgescu won the first round, was annulled due to allegations of Russian interference.
Georgescu's exclusion has sparked debate over the country's democratic integrity and its susceptibility to external influence.
The decision has placed Romania in the midst of geopolitical tensions involving the European Union, the United States, and Russia.
Observers note that Georgescu's rise reflects broader public discontent with the political status quo and growing nationalist sentiment among younger voters.