Far-right candidate banned from running in presidential election
Far-right candidate banned from running in presidential election - Protests have erupted following the decision
Protests Erupt in Romania as Leading Right-Wing Candidate Is Excluded From May Presidential Election
For a second time, Romania’s right-wing candidate for president has been tossed off the ballot, igniting protests around the country and increasing a crisis in a nation currently being run by an interim president.
Romanian election body rejects candidacy of far-right populist Calin Georgescu in presidential redo
It wasn’t immediately clear on what grounds his candidacy was rejected, but the BEC said that a full text of its decision would later be published on its website.
Barred from Romania’s presidential election rerun, Calin Georgescu appeals decision at top court
Romanian far-right populist Calin Georgescu has appealed the decision to bar him from running in the country’s presidential election rerun
Romanian Far-Right Candidate Calin Georgescu to Challenge Election Ban
BUCHAREST (Reuters) -Romanian far-right presidential contender Calin Georgescu said on Monday he would challenge a decision to bar him from taking part in an election rerun in May, but analysts said his chances of standing were slim amid fears of Russian meddling.
Romanian far right faces rush to find election candidate if Georgescu ban upheld
Romania's far right has four days to find a replacement presidential candidate for pro-Russian Calin Georgescu, who is unlikely to succeed on Tuesday in his attempt to overturn a ban on his standing in an election rerun in May.
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Romania’s former PM Victor Ponta expelled from PSD after announcing independent presidential bid
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Romania sues Christie’s auction house over sale of centuries-old painting, claims it was stolen by former king
The Romanian government is suing Christie’s auction house and a Russian billionaire to halt the sale of a painting by El ...
Why JD Vance, Elon Musk Are Weighing In on Romania's Politics
The cancellation of the east European nation’s presidential election in December was proof, in the eyes of US Vice President ...
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Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters hold rally ahead of Romania’s election rerun
(AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda) A man places cardboard cutouts of Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu in a garbage container ...
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PA Focus – February Fiscal Evolution: Key Updates for Public Affairs Professionals
February has been an active month for Romania's fiscal and economic landscape, with significant announcements and regulatory ...
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Romania's Government Dodges Political Turbulence Amidst No-Confidence Vote
Romania's pro-European coalition government avoided collapse after surviving a no-confidence vote. The motion, urged by ...
Romanian government extends energy price caps
Romania's coalition government will extend a price cap on electricity for households and businesses until June and on gas for ...
Final ruling bars far-right Georgescu from Romanian vote
Romanian far-right populist Calin Georgescu has lost his appeal against a ruling barring him from participating in May's presidential election. The Constitutional Court issued the final ruling on ...