Calin Georgescu cannot compete in the presidential election in Romania – decided the Central Election Office. Shortly after the announcement of this decision, dozens of far-right supporters of politics protested in front of the electoral office, shouting “Freedom” and trying to break through the safety cordon. The decision of the CBW may be challenged before the Constitutional Court.
– It's a blow to the heart of planet democracy. “Calin Georgescu assessed the decision to exclude him from re-election. A politician of the far right with anti-Western views won invalidated first circular of presidential elections Romania. It was supported by almost all 4th (23%) voters. Just behind it – with a consequence above 19% – the centre-right leader of the Romanian Salvation Union Elena Lasconi checked in.
According to Bloomberg, over 1,000 oppositions reached the election committee against the re-proposed candidacy of Calin Georgescu, mainly related to his anti-democratic and extremist views. The Central Election Office has agreed to these proposals, but policy inactive may mention to the Constitutional Court.
According to Reuters, dozens of far-right supporters protested in front of the election office, shouting “Freedom” and trying Break through the safety cordon.
SEE: Chaos in Romania. Winner of cancelled elections stopped
Elections in Romania. The polls indicate Georgesc's possible win
‘Decision Eliminating Georgesc from the May 4 presidential election It is likely to deepen anti-establishment moods in Romania and bring benefits to the far right," the US agency analyses. The polls showed that if Georgescu had taken off, He would have won 40-45 percent of the votes in the first roundThat would give him a real chance to win.
Let us remind you that in December - 2 days before the second circular of the presidential elections in Romania - Constitutional Court annulled the results of the first vote and ordered the full election process to be rerun. The decision was based on papers indicating that Georgescu run was the consequence of manipulation, most likely supported by Russia. The fast and amazing emergence in Georgesc's popularity has caused concerns about possible abuses related to the usage of social networks in election campaigns.
Georgescu himself is under criminal investigation for six counts, including belonging to a fascist organization and providing false information about run funding. The politician does not share these doubts and assures that he is innocent.
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