Romanian Far-Right Candidate Under Investigation for Election Financing and Ties to Mercenary

Calin Georgescu faces allegations of illegal campaign funding, fascist affiliations, and Russian backing as Romania prepares for a rerun of its annulled presidential election.

• Calin Georgescu, a far-right Romanian politician, is under judicial control after being accused of illegal campaign financing, spreading false information, and promoting fascist organizations.
• Investigations link Georgescu to Horatiu Potra, a former mercenary whose properties were raided, uncovering weapons, grenades, and millions in cash allegedly tied to Georgescu's campaign.
• Romania's constitutional court annulled the 2024 presidential election citing concerns over illegal financing and alleged Russian interference, though evidence of Russian backing remains unsubstantiated.
• Supporters of Georgescu, including the nationalist Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), have planned a mass protest in Bucharest, raising concerns about potential unrest.
• Despite legal challenges, Georgescu remains popular among Romanian voters, fueled by anti-establishment sentiment and social media campaigns, but his eligibility for the May election rerun is uncertain.

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