Calin Georgescu, frontrunner in Romania's canceled election, announces withdrawal from politics
Tuesday, 27 May 2025 () Calin Georgescu, whose unexpected surge in Romania's presidential election led to its annulment, announced his departure from politics. Despite facing criminal proceedings and accusations of pro-Russian sympathies, Georgescu maintains his innocence and criticizes the election rerun that saw Nicusor Dan elected. He leaves open the possibility of a future return if an opportunity arises to benefit Romania.
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Far-right politician and NATO critic Calin Georgescu, who won the first round of Romania's annulled elections in November, says the re-run of the vote on Sunday -- from which he is barred -- is a..