Thousands of protesters gathered in Romania today in support of Calin Georgescu, a pro-Kremlin politician who has been barred from running in the upcoming presidential election. The demonstration took place outside the Constitutional Court, where a decision is expected to be made regarding Georgescu’s candidacy.
Georgescu, who unexpectedly won the first round of the election in November, was disqualified by the central election authority citing alleged Russian interference in his campaign. Despite this setback, he maintains a strong lead in the polls and enjoys backing from figures in the Trump administration.
The decision to bar Georgescu has sparked outrage among his supporters, who see it as a politically motivated move to undermine his candidacy. Many believe that Georgescu’s anti-Nato stance and alignment with the country’s hard-right party are the true reasons behind the attempt to disqualify him.
If the Constitutional Court upholds the decision to reject Georgescu’s candidacy, further protests are expected to take place in the coming days. Supporters continue to rally around him, determined to see him participate in the presidential race.
The situation in Romania continues to escalate as the country grapples with the implications of barring a popular candidate from the electoral process. The outcome of today’s court meeting will have far-reaching consequences for the upcoming election and the political landscape of Romania as a whole.
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