Calin Georgescu, an ultranationalist who previously won the first round of Romania's halted presidential election, has been disqualified from running in the upcoming do-over election. As a result of this decision, protests erupted in Bucharest, where his supporters clashed with police. The Central Electoral Bureau did not explain its decision to deny Georgescu's candidacy, coinciding with a criminal investigation against him for incitement and involvement with a fascist organization. This incident raises concerns about political stability and violence as Romania prepares for another presidential election.
The Central Electoral Bureau ruled against registering ultranationalist Calin Georgescu's candidacy for the May election, igniting protests by his supporters in Bucharest.
Georgescu's candidacy was denied amid a criminal case against him for incitement against the constitutional order, raising political tensions ahead of the presidential election.
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