While Georgescu appeals to a conservative base, most Romanians remain wary of Russia. Moldova’s recent pro-EU victory in a similar election suggests a comparable outcome is possible in Romania.

Calin Georgescu, a little-known, far-right populist, clinched the most votes and advanced to the second round to face off against reformist Elena Lasconi of the progressive Save Romania Union party.

Supporters of Călin Georgescu react during a protest after Romania's Constitutional Court upheld a ban on his candidacy in the presidential election rerun, 11 March, 2025 AP Photo ...

Romania’s General Prosecutor’s Office announced the reclassification of the charges brought against former presidential ...

Calin Georgescu, the winner of Romania's first round of presidential election, annulled by the Constitutional Court, waves to supporters as he leaves the prosecutors office after being stopped in ...

Calin Georgescu, a little-known, far-right populist, clinched the most votes and advanced to the second round to face off against reformist Elena Lasconi of the progressive Save Romania Union party.