Liberal opposition figure to face Russia-friendly ultranationalist on December 8
Romania’s mainstream parties have started to rally behind pro-western candidate Elena Lasconi as their only chance to prevent an ultranationalist, Russia-friendly politician from winning the country’s presidency. Călin Georgescu, a relatively unknown far-right candidate, shocked Romania’s political establishment and its western allies when he topped the first round of a presidential vote on Sunday with 22 per cent.
He has also praised fascist leaders and railed against “western interests” allegedly looting his country’s riches and forcing Romania to import items it could produce on its own. But the 62-year-old agricultural engineer who said he spent “zero” money on his campaign which was carried out nearly entirely on social media, rejected the criticism and said he would keep Romania in the European fold.
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