Calin Georgescu, the Putin admirer and TikTok sensation reshaping Romanian politics
Briefly

Calin Georgescu, a far-right populist, surprisingly led Romania's presidential elections, receiving over two million votes despite controversies regarding his anti-Western and pro-Russian rhetoric.
Georgescu praises the Kremlin and claims that Romania's interests are not represented by the EU and NATO, suggesting alignment with Russian perspectives while criticizing Western alliances.
In a contentious debate, Georgescu avoided direct questions about his admiration for Putin, instead reacting irritably to scrutiny over his questionable political affiliations and views.
As an independent candidate with no political party backing, Georgescu's controversial statements and support for nationalistic and antisemitic ideologies raise significant concerns for Romania's future direction.
Read at english.elpais.com
[
|
]