Romania Bars Right-Wing Candidate, Sparking Violent Protests

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MAR 10

Above: Calin Georgescu C addresses the media after filing a presidential campaign at the Central Electoral Bureau in Bucharest, Romania, on March 7, 2025. Image copyright: Cristian Cristel/Contributor/Xinhua via Getty Images

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The Spin

Establishment-critical narrative

The electoral bureau's decision represents a clear violation of democratic principles and voters' rights, effectively silencing a legitimate candidate who won the previous election and continues to lead in polls, while the allegations of Russian interference are being used as a pretext to maintain establishment control.

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Pro-establishment narrative

The rejection of Georgescu's candidacy is a necessary measure to protect Romania's democratic institutions from a candidate who violated campaign laws, has documented ties to fascist organizations, and benefited from foreign interference in the electoral process.

CNN EuroNews