Romanian prosecutors have initiated a criminal case against Calin Georgescu, an ultranationalist who won the first round of a presidential election, which was later annulled by the Constitutional Court. This development follows concerns regarding potential Russian interference and irregularities in his campaign, particularly related to social media usage without proper labeling. Georgescu's unexpected rise to prominence was marked by strong social media promotion, a method that contravened election laws. His case reflects broader concerns about democracy and election integrity in Romania amid rising nationalist sentiments.
Prosecutors have opened a criminal case against Calin Georgescu, amid concerns over his ultranationalist views and irregularities in the election process.
Romania's Constitutional Court annulled Georgescu's election victory, citing the need for a redo to ensure the correctness and legality of the electoral process.
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