Romania after the election shock: "It was a revolution at the ballot box."

Friday, Nov 29, 2024

Right-wing candidate Călin Georgescu’s surprising presidential win sparks protests against perceived fascism in Bucharest.

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The surprising first-round victory of far-right candidate Călin Georgescu in Romania’s presidential election has sparked varied reactions, leading to protests in Bucharest. Young people are demonstrating outside the parliament, chanting slogans against fascism and questioning who is funding Georgescu, expressing fears about what might happen if he wins the runoff.

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