Călin Georgescu, Romania

Călin Georgescu’s first-round presidential win sparks pro-European demonstrations in Romania
The shock win of ultranationalist independent candidate Călin Georgescu in the first round of the presidential elections sparked pro-European protests across Romania on Tuesday evening, November 26. Thousands of young people in Bucharest,
Pro-Russian candidate Georgescu to face USR leader Lasconi in Romanian presidential election runoff
By Iulian Ernst in Bucharest The final results of the November 24 presidential election first round in Romania confirmed that far-right, pro-Russian independent candidate Călin Georgescu was the winner with 22.
Who is Călin Georgescu, the far-right TikTok star leading the Romanian election race?
A Russia-supporting vaccine skeptic who praises his country’s WWII fascist leaders won a shock first-round victory in Romania’s presidential election.
A Pro-Putin Candidate Just Took The Lead In Romania's Presidential Election – Here's Why That Matters
A far-right, pro-Putin candidate just secured the most votes in the first round of Romania’s presidential election. It means the populist Călin Georgescu is in with a chance of becoming the new president of the eastern European country – and Romania’s support for Ukraine could therefore be in jeopardy.
Romanian NATO Critic Takes Lead in Presidential Race
Calin Georgescu, a prominent critic of NATO and Romania's support for Ukraine, has taken the lead in the presidential election.
Pro-Russia candidate wins first round of Romania's presidential elections
Calin Georgescu’s surprise victory means the current pro-West prime minister will not make it to the election runoff.
Pro-Russia candidate leads Romanian polls, PM out of the race
A pro-Russia far-right candidate took a surprise lead Monday in Romania's presidential election, knocking the EU-leaning premier out of the race that will be decided in a December run off.
TikTok Star Takes Shock Lead in Romanian Election: ‘It’s a TikTok Win’
Putin, far-right politician won the primary round of Romania’s presidential election on Sunday after he went viral on social media. Călin Georgescu, 62, had gained minimal support for the majority of his independent presidential bid.
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TikTok CEO summoned by European Parliament after surprising first-round presidential victory of Călin Georgescu in Romania
The surprise first-round victory of political outsider Călin Georgescu in the first round of the presidential elections sent ...
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Călin Georgescu, the Putin admirer and TikTok sensation reshaping Romanian politics
The European Union’s sixth most populous country is grappling with a pressing question: how did an unknown far-right leader, ...
What could happen to Ukraine if Călin Georgescu becomes president?
Calin Georgescu, running as an independent candidate for president touches his face while speaking to media, in Izvorani, ...
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Two former candidates submit requests to annul first found of presidential elections in Romania
Sebastian Popescu, the presidential candidate from the "Noua Românie" Party, and Cristian Terheș, backed by the Romanian ...
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TikTok CEO summoned to European Parliament over role in shock Romania election
The role of Chinese-owned TikTok is under scrutiny following the shock victory of a far-right candidate in Romania’s election ...
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Romanian Audiovisual Council urges EU probe into TikTok’s role in political campaign
The National Audiovisual Council (CNA) formally requested the European Commission on Tuesday to open an official ...
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Reformist Elena Lasconi and far-right independent Călin Georgescu rally allies ahead of second round of presidential elections
Reformist Elena Lasconi (USR) and far-right independent Călin Georgescu, both of which upended the Romanian political scene ...
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Ultranationalist candidate scores stunning first-round win in Romania election
Hard-right Călin Georgescu comes from nowhere to snatch victory as liberal Elena Lasconi claims second place ahead of seismic ...