a pro-Putin TikTok star topped Romania's presidential poll

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Opinion: Georgescu’s rise exposes the fragility of Romania’s pro-European consensus
The meteoric rise of hardcore nationalist Călin Georgescu in Romania’s first-round presidential election over the weekend is nothing short of remarkable. Georgescu surged from just a few percentage points in polls weeks before the vote to claim over 23% of the electorate,
Călin Georgescu’s first-round presidential win sparks pro-European demonstrations in Romania
The shock win of ultranationalist independent candidate Călin Georgescu in the first round of the presidential elections sparked pro-European protests across Romania on Tuesday evening, November 26. Thousands of young people in Bucharest,
How a pro-Putin TikTok star topped Romania’s presidential poll
“Călin Georgescu, a pro-Russian candidate who admires Putin and undermines Ukraine’s legitimacy, would be a dangerous choice for Romania especially with war at our borders,” said Siegfried Muresan, a centre-right member of the European parliament.
Romania’s far-right, pro-Russian lurch spells big trouble for EU and NATO
The victory of ultranationalist Călin Georgescu is sparking fear that Romania could slide into the growing pro-Moscow camp.
TikTok CEO summoned by European Parliament after surprising first-round presidential victory of Călin Georgescu in Romania
The surprise first-round victory of political outsider Călin Georgescu in the first round of the presidential elections sent shockwaves throughout Romania and Europe, leading to Valérie Hayer, head of the liberal Renew Europe group,
Călin Georgescu, the Putin admirer and TikTok sensation reshaping Romanian politics
The European Union’s sixth most populous country is grappling with a pressing question: how did an unknown far-right leader, running without the backing of any political party, manage to win the first round of the presidential elections?
Who is Călin Georgescu, the far-right TikTok star leading the Romanian election race?
A Russia-supporting vaccine skeptic who praises his country’s WWII fascist leaders won a shock first-round victory in Romania’s presidential election.
What could happen to Ukraine if Călin Georgescu becomes president?
The independent nationalist beat all expectations by winning the first round of the presidential elections in Romania on Sunday. #EuropeNews
Pro-Putin Newcomer Delivers Shock to Romania’s Establishment
A little-known pro-Russian candidate won the first round of Romania’s presidential election after an unprecedented backlash against establishment candidates eliminated Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu, the presumed frontrunner,
Pro-Russia candidate wins first round of Romania's presidential elections
Calin Georgescu’s surprise victory means the current pro-West prime minister will not make it to the election runoff.
Who is Romanian far-right presidential candidate Călin Georgescu?
Who is Georgescu? The 62-year-old previously studied at the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine in Bucharest and the city's National Defence College. He worke
Victory of Romania’s 'TikTok Messiah' is an alarm bell for Europe
Romania's unknown extremist candidate, Călin Georgescu, won the first round of elections all thanks to a massive TikTok ...
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The rise of Călin Georgescu: Anti-Western ideologies infiltrate Romania’s key institutions
How did the anti-Western candidate Călin Georgescu rise to the top of the presidential polls? There are numerous causes ...
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Romania presidential elections 2024: Final results confirm second round between independent Călin Georgescu and USR’s Elena Lasconi
Ultranationalist Călin Georgescu, who joined the presidential elections as an independent candidate, unexpectedly scored a first-round victory and will face reformist leader Elena Lasconi (USR) in the ...