First-round victory of Călin Georgescu shakes political establishment
A pro-Russia, far-right politician has won the first round of Romania’s presidential elections, according to the electoral commission, dealing a major blow to the country’s political establishment. Călin Georgescu, formerly linked to the radical nationalist AUR party, had run as an independent and was not seen as a frontrunner. As no candidate received more than 50 per cent of Sunday’s vote, Georgescu will take part in a run-off in two weeks.
“No one predicted this. A radical right candidate will win the first round and there is a possibility that PM Ciolacu will not make it to the second round.” The election took place against a backdrop of discontent with the status quo, with Ciolacu’s coalition government facing accusations of corruption and mismanagement. Georgescu has previously questioned Romania’s membership of Nato, arguing the country did not see clear benefits from the alliance.
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