Controversy over far-right politician Calin Georgescu

Who is Calin Georgescu, the far-right populist being investigated by prosecutors in Romania?
He shook Romania’s political landscape in November when he secured the first round in the presidential election, going from an obscure candidate to beating the incumbent prime minister.
Romania: The controversy over far-right politician Calin Georgescu
In Romania, prosecutors have launched criminal investigations against the far-right populist Calin Georgescu. Last year, the country's top court canceled elections just as he was about to sweep up the majority vote.
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Calin Georgescu, a far-right populist, was detained by Romanian police amid renewed controversies surrounding his presidential candidacy. Despite allegations of electoral misconduct, Georgescu is rallying supporters,
Romania Opens Criminal Case Against Ultranationalist Politician
Prosecutors said Calin Georgescu, whose win in the first round of a presidential election was annulled, is the subject of “criminal proceedings” linked to incitement.
Romania prosecutors indict far-right election candidate
The decision to annul the Romanian presidential vote, which Calin Georgescu won, plunged the eastern European country into crisis, with tens of thousands protesting.
Romania prosecutors launch criminal case against former presidential candidate Călin Georgescu
Romanian prosecutors opened a criminal case on Wednesday against ultranationalist politician Călin Georgescu, who won the first round of the country's annulled 2024 presidential election. Georgescu
Thousands rally in Romania’s capital to support far-right Georgescu after annulled presidential race
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Romania’s capital in a show of support for Calin Georgescu.
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Romania launches criminal probe into far-right, pro-Moscow presidential candidate Georgescu
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Romania’s far-right candidate, championed by Vance and Musk, detained by police
They just arrested the person who won the most votes in the Romanian presidential election. This is messed up.” ...
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Rally organized by far-right parties in Bucharest in support of Calin Georgescu
A rally estimated at tens of thousands of participants from all over the country was organized by the far-right party AUR and ...
Romanian prosecutors launch investigation into far-right populist who led canceled presidential vote
A far-right populist who won the first round in Romania’s canceled presidential election last year has been stopped in ...
Romania investigates mercenary linked to presidential candidate after guns and cash haul
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