Romanian far -right populist Calin Georgescu has been banned from participating in the May presidential election by the country’s Central Electoral Office, causing clashes between his supporters and the police.
Last year, the Constitutional Court of Romania annulled the first round of November vote, in which it arrived first, after the intelligence revealed that Russia had been involved in 800 Tiktok accounts that supported it.
The beak rejected its candidacy on Sunday, saying that it « does not meet the conditions of legality », as it « violated the obligation to defend democracy ».
Georgescu called this decision a « direct coup » to democracy. It now has 24 hours from Sunday’s verdict to file an official appeal to the Supreme Court, which should pass a sentence within 72 hours.
In a publication on social media, Georgescu called the ban a « direct blow to the heart of democracy around the world ».
The tear gas were fired to the supporters of the Presidency Esperedly as the violence broke out between them and the police as they gathered in their thousands Outside the BEC offices in the Bucharest capital.
The BBC saw at least one car turned and the windows of the neighboring bars were broken. At least four people were detained.
While many protesters left the site, several hundred people remained and continued to fight with riot police, which brought reinforcements and tried cording the area.
On February 26, Georgescu was arrested on his way to register as a summer election candidatecausing tens of thousands of Romanians to March to Bucharest streets In protest.
He was accused of trying to demolish constitutional order and membership in a neo-fascist organization. He has denied all crimes.
The 62 -year -old independentist did not come from the place to win the first round of last year’s election, The results of which were nullified a few days before the second round of voting.
One of the keys to his sudden popularity was his promise to « restore the dignity of Romania » and end the livelihood of the international organizations to which he belongs, including NATO and the EU.
Before last year’s cancellation, the Pro-Rus politician told the BBC that he would Ends all support to Ukraine if you were elected.
Georgescu has also seen some support from the Trump administration.
Last month, United States Vice President JD Vance accused Romania of annuling elections based on the « suspicious suspicions » of Romanian intelligence and pressure from his neighbors.
Meanwhile, Romanian Foreign Minister Emil Hurezeanu accused Elon Musk of an « form of interference » in Romania’s elections, after the billionaire published several messages of support for Georgescu.
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