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 by besting the candidates of the largest parties to make it in the second round of the presidential elections,
Presidency 2024: Independent candidate Calin Georgescu takes first place, battles Elena Lasconi in second round of elections
The independent candidate Călin Georgescu obtained 22.38% of the votes in the first round of the presidential elections.
Who is Calin Georgescu, Romanian right-wing candidate leading the election?
The judo-loving TikTok campaigner won most votes in the first round of the presidential election. Here’s what it means.
All About Calin Georgescu, Romania's Pro-Russia Leader Likely To Be Next President
Romania's political landscape was left shocked after pro-Russia populist Calin Georgescu won the first round of the presidential election. The far-right leader knocked the EU-leaning premier out of the race that will be decided in a December run-off.
Calin Georgescu: The Populist Underdog Who Shook Romania's Political Scene
Calin Georgescu, an obscure far-right populist, unexpectedly garnered the most votes in Romania's presidential election, advancing to face reformist Elena Lasconi. His success, partly attributed to his popular TikTok account,
Romania picks far-right candidate Calin Georgescu in presidential first round
The pro-Russian nationalist candidate Calin Georgescu had racked up a definitive 350,000 vote lead in an upset in Romania's presidential election as counting in the first round wound to a finish Monday.
Who is Calin Georgescu, the far-right populist who won the 1st round of Romania's presidential race?
Once a member of Romania’s far-right Alliance for the Unity of Romanians, or AUR, Georgescu left the party in 2022 after a period of infighting and being accused by colleagues of being pro-Russian and critical of NATO, the U.S.-led military alliance to which Romania belongs.
Romanian Liberals Back Centrist Presidential Candidate After Hard-Right Surge
A member of Romania's coalition government threw its weight behind the centrist candidate in a presidential election run-off late on Monday, as the NATO member braces for a ballot that may propel an anti-NATO candidate to its highest office.
In election shock, Romanian far-right NATO critic set for presidential contest
A hard-right critic of NATO who has praised Russia is set to face a centre-right opposition leader in a presidential election run-off in Romania that could undermine its pro-Western stance after a shock outcome in the first-round vote.
A far-right populist and a reformist will face off in Romania’s presidential runoff
Romania’s political landscape is reeling after a little-known, far-right populist secured the first round in the presidential election.
A Far-Right Populist Shocks Romania by Heading Into the Presidential Runoff
Romania is reeling after a little-known, far-right populist secured the first round in the presidential election
Romanian far-right presidential candidate says he does not want to leave NATO
The surprise far-right winner of the first round of Romania's presidential election has denied he wants to leave NATO and the ...
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Shock Presidential Showdown: Georgescu vs. Lasconi in Romania
Romania's presidential election heads into a run-off between hard-right Calin Georgescu and centre-right Elena Lasconi, ...
Romania in shock after little-known, far-right populist enters presidential runoff with most votes
Calin Georgescu, who ran independently, will face off against reformist Elena Lasconi in a runoff in two weeks.
Calin Georgescu, the far-right outsider who could be Romania's new president
Calin Georgescu, who has stunned Romania and its European allies by leading the first round of the eastern European country's ...