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On Sunday, the Central Election Authority of Romania prevented Russian candidate Kellen Georgesco from running back in the May presidential election.
The rejection of his candidate, which was declared undemocratic by the right party leaders, can be challenged in the constitutional court.
Dozens of Populist Georgisco’s supporters gathered outside the electoral bureau, chanting slogans of “independence” and forcing their way through security cards.
Georgzso presented his candidates for the May belt on Friday, which would be allowed to doubt.
Romania’s highest court canceled the belt two days before the second round of voting in December, citing allegations of Russian interference in favor of Georgzso, which Moscow has denied.
Members of the administration of US President Donald Trump described Romania’s canceled elections as an example of European governments that suppress freedom of expression and political opponents.
Tech billionaire and Trump’s adviser Elon Musk called the Election Authority’s decision “crazy” on his social media platform X.
The Georgisco is in a criminal investigation into six counts, including a fascist organization to discuss misinformation about membership and campaign financing. He has denied all wrongdoing.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
