Presidential election in Romania: Romania: Extremist Georgescu must not run again

Romania’s constitutional court has decided that the pro -Russian and right -wing extremist politician Calin Georgescu must not run for the office of president. In the evening, the court rejected Georgescus’s application for an appeal against the decision of the electoral office, which the candidacy of the extremist had not allowed days earlier.

Hundreds of followers Georgescus protested against the decision before the constitutional court. There the police had significantly reinforced the security contingent.

In the first round of the presidential election of November 24, 2024, Georgescu was completely surprising for observers and opinion researchers. He had mainly advertised for himself via the TikTok Internet app. The constitutional court had canceled this election due to irregularities in Georgescu’s campaign financing. The election will be repeated on May 4th.

Georgescu does not recognize basic democratic values

As the court announced, the detailed justification of the decision will soon appear in the Official Journal. Among other things, the electoral office had justified its decision that Georgescu did not recognize basic democratic values ​​and referred to earlier precedents of the constitutional court. Georgescu had previously indicated several times to want to abolish political parties. In addition, he had critically commented on the membership of Romania and NATO, anchored in Romania’s constitution.

Romania’s foreign intelligence she had spoken of a influence of Russia on Georgescus. He had stated last autumn that he had not spent any money for his election campaign. The investigators doubt that.

Investigations against Georgescu

Against Georgescu, the public prosecutor’s investigation has also been performing for actions against the constitutional order, incorrect information on the campaign financing and the establishment of a fascist and anti -Semitic organization. Georgescu defends himself against the allegations, he is at large under conditions. In addition, the public prosecutor is pursuing a heavily armed group that is supposed to support Georgescu, according to media reports.

Notification of the constitutional court, Romanian