Right-wing populist Georgescu nominated his candidacy, but may not make it to the presidential elections in Romania
Kyiv • UNN
Controversial Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu submitted documents to participate in the new election race, which will take place on May 4. However, his candidacy may be rejected due to a criminal record and accusations of creating fascist groups.
Călin Georgescu, supported by the Romanian far-right parties AUR and POT, submitted his candidacy for the presidential elections on May 4. After the submission, a bureaucratic process begins that will determine whether Georgescu will be on the ballot.
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UNN reports with reference to Adevărul, ORF and Financial Times.
"Marginal ultranationalist" Călin Georgescu wants to run again in the Romanian presidential elections, which are to be re-held on May 4.
Together with the proposal for nomination, the electoral symbol that Mr. Călin Georgescu wishes to use in the presidential elections was sent for analysis (...) The Central Electoral Bureau must analyze and decide whether the legal conditions for the registration of the candidacy and the electoral symbol have been met
Chronology of the politician's visit to the Romanian electoral bureau
Călin Georgescu arrived at the Central Electoral Bureau (CEB) on Friday shortly before 4:00 PM, where he was greeted by the leaders of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) George Simion and the Party of Young People (POT) Anamaria Gavrile, as well as several hundred supporters.
Georgescu stated that "on December 6, 2024, democracy was killed, and today, March 7, 2025, the people have risen."
I presented a package of 324,000 signatures out of respect for the Romanian people, who understand how to protect their democracy and freedom of speech
The ultranationalist also noted that it is "impossible" not to run, as he is confident that his candidacy will not be withdrawn due to criminal cases.
During this period, we went through fire and sword. I tell everyone that defending our democracy is good, fighting for freedom and peace is good. We don't get peace, we have to fight for it, as our ancestors did.
For reference
Georgescu unexpectedly won the first round of the presidential elections in Romania on November 24 last year. However, last year's elections were canceled after declassified documents also showed how one candidate was favored on social media.
Financial Times: Călin Georgescu's candidacy is likely to be rejected
Călin Georgescu's candidacy may be rejected, writes the Financial Times (FT) citing sources close to the matter.
Romanian authorities appear determined to exclude him from the race, and sources close to the matter, as indicated, told the Financial Times that his criminal record could lead to the rejection of his candidacy.
The charges also include undermining the constitutional order with the help of fascist groups — a crime that can lead to a prison sentence of more than ten years.
Recall
Călin Georgescu called Ukraine a "fictitious state" and claimed its territories.