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Romania has banned the far -right predecessor in the country’s presidential vote to participate in the elections, in a move he denounced as “tyranny” and that came despite the Trump administration warnings to respect the wishes of voters.
The country’s electoral bureau said on Sunday that Caorgescu’s candidacy was invalidated after receiving objections claiming he had violated laws against extremism.
Georgescu denounced what he said was “a direct blow to the heart of democracy all over the world”. In a message posted on X, he added: “Europe is now a dictatorship, Romania is under tyranny!”
The candidate now has 24 hours to file a appeal, which the Constitutional Court has another 48 hours to evaluate, which means that the final decision on the detention has been decided to come until Wednesday evening.
Repeated elections were scheduled for May 4 and 18 after a first round in November was canceled by the Constitutional Court following allegations of Russian intervention in favor of Georgescu.
Recent surveys have suggested that he is a precursor, with some citing more than 40 percent support for him.
US Vice President JD Vance has denounced last year’s cancellation of elections as an indication of European backwardness for democracy. Vance accused Romanian authorities of bowing to “ardent intelligence” and pressure alleged by other European capitals.
Georgescu supporters clashed with police in Bucharest after hearing the result.
The Electoral Authority, EBC, said of its reasoning following a decision later on Sunday that Georgescu was in part in the same reasons that the first elections were canceled in December.
“It is unacceptable when it reassesses elections to consider that the same person meets the conditions needed to address the Presidency.”
Elon Musk, Donald Trump’s ally, and billionaire supporting Georgescu, called the action “crazy” in a post on X.
The Bureau said he had received more than 1,000 complaints against Georgescu’s offer, largely related to his extremism and adoption of World War II fascist leaders.
“Anydo obstacle of Georgescu is connected to it by breaking the legislation,” FT ft told. “No one should fall victim to his narrative claiming that his detention was caused by his political success.”
The far -right candidate gave the Nazi greeting after being questioned by prosecutors in a criminal investigation into his association with fascist groups and alleged allegations to undermine the Constitutional Order.
Sunday’s decision is likely to further angry many Romanians who have long rejected the main parties as corrupt and inefficient.
The far -right parties have checked one -third of the Romanian legislature since a special election in December.
George Simion, the leader of the largest group in Parliament, labeled Sunday’s decision as a “continuation of the coup” of the previous cancellation. He has previously said that if Georgescu were banned, he would run in his place.
Some other candidates have submitted offers for the Presidency along with Georgescu, including Bucharest Mayor Nicușor Dan and Crin Antonescu, who is supported by several key parties.
