Romanian far -right presidential hope, embodied by the poll, re –

Romanian far -right populist Kalin Georgesko was banned from participating in the May presidential election at the country’s central electoral bureau.

In December, the Romanian Constitutional Court moved the first round of voting – in which it was the first – after intelligence revealed that Russia had participated in 800 Tiktok accounts, supporting it.

The Bureau has rejected its application for what it calls “procedural questions” without providing further details. Georgesko called the decision a “direct blow” of democracy.

He now has 24 hours since Sunday’s sentence to file an official complaint, which has to issue a decision within 72 hours.

In a social media publication, Georgesko called the ban on a direct blow to the heart of democracy around the world.

Tear gas was fired to supporters of presidential hope when violence erupted between them and the police as they gathered in their thousands Outside the offices of the selection desk.

The BBC saw at least one car that turned and the windows of the neighboring bars crashed. At least four people were detained.

While many protesters left the scene, several hundred people remained and continued to fight the police for riots who brought reinforcements and tried to get out of the area.

On February 26, Georgescu was arrested on the way to register as a candidate in the summer electionprompting tens of thousands of Romanians to March on the streets of Bucharest in protest.

He was accused of attempting to download the constitutional order and membership in a neo -fascist organization. He denied all misconduct.

The 62-year-old independent came from nothing to win the first round of last year’s election, The results of which were canceled just days before the second round of votingS

One of the keys to his sudden popularity was his promise to “restore the dignity of Romania” and to end the submission of the international organizations to which he belongs, including NATO and the EU.

Last year’s cancellation Pro -Politician told the BBC that he would Complete all the support for Ukraine if he is selectedS

Georgescu also saw some support from the Trump administration.

Last month, US Vice President JD Vance accused Romania of canceling the election based on “unclear suspicion” for Romanian intelligence and pressure from its neighbors.

Meanwhile, Romanian Foreign Minister Emil Hureseanu has accused Elon Musk of “form of intervention” in Romania’s elections after the billionaire published several reports of support for Georgec.