The right -wing Romanian extremist presidency prohibited from re -survey is prohibited
The right -wing populist Calin Georgisco was prevented from participating in the presidential elections in May by the country’s central electoral office.
In December, the Roman Constitutional Court canceled the first round of the vote – which first stated – after intelligence information revealed that Russia had participated in the 800 Tiktok novels that support it.
The office rejected its candidacy for what he called “procedural cases”, without providing further details. Georgsco described the decision as a “direct blow” of democracy.
He now has 24 hours of Sunday’s ruling to submit an official appeal, which must be issued within 72 hours.
In a post on social media, Georgsco described the ban as a “direct blow to the heart of democracy all over the world.”
Tear gas was launched to the supporters of the president Outside the offices of the electoral office.
The BBC saw at least one car closed, and the windows of the neighboring bars were destroyed. At least four people were arrested.
While many demonstrators left the scene, several hundred people remained and continued to fight with the riot police, who brought reinforcements and tried to surround the area.
On February 26, Georgsco was arrested on his way to register as a candidate in the summer electionsPay tens of thousands of Romanians to A march in the streets of Bucharest In protest.
He was charged with an attempt to overthrow a constitutional order and membership of a new fascist organization. He denied all violations.
The 62 -year -old independent came from anywhere to win the first round of the elections last year, Its results were canceled a few days before the second round of voting.
One of his sudden popularity was his promise to “restore the dignity of Romania” and end the dependency on the international organizations to which it belongs, including NATO and the European Union.
Before the abolition of last year, he told the pro -Russian BBC politician End all support for Ukraine if elected.
Georgsco has also seen some support from the Trump administration.
Last month, US Vice President JD Vance accused Romania of canceling the elections based on the “fake doubts” of Roman intelligence and pressure from its neighbors.
Meanwhile, Roman Foreign Minister Emile Heriziano, Elon Musk, accused of a “form of intervention” in the Romanian elections, after the billionaire published many support messages to Georgsco.
