Romanian Court Bars Far-Right Candidate from Presidential Election

Calin Georgescu, a pro-Russian and far-right politician, has been excluded from the upcoming election following allegations of illegal campaign financing and constitutional violations.

Romania's Constitutional Court upheld the decision to exclude Calin Georgescu from the May 4 presidential election, citing his failure to uphold democratic principles.
Georgescu had won the first round of the annulled 2024 election, which was invalidated due to evidence of illegal campaign financing and alleged Russian interference.
The court's ruling follows violent protests in Bucharest, where Georgescu's supporters clashed with police after his exclusion was announced.
Georgescu faces multiple criminal investigations, including charges related to promoting fascist organizations and providing false financial disclosures.
The exclusion highlights broader concerns about political polarization, corruption, and the rise of far-right movements in Romania's fragile democracy.