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Who is Calin Georgescu, the far-right populist who won the 1st round of Romania's presidential race?
Most polls predicted Calin Georgescu to win less than 10% of the vote in the first round of Romania’s presidential election
Romania picks far-right candidate Calin Georgescu in presidential first round
The pro-Russian nationalist candidate Calin Georgescu had racked up a definitive 350,000 vote lead in an upset in Romania's presidential election as counting in the first round wound to a finish Monday.
Shock Victory in Romania: Far-Right Candidate's Rise and Controversy
Romanian far-right candidate Calin Georgescu won the first round of the presidential election, prompting protests and concerns over foreign interference. Campaign driven by TikTok, support came from young voters and expatriates.
Calin Georgescu, the far-right outsider who could be Romania's new president
Calin Georgescu, who has stunned Romania and its European allies by leading the first round of the eastern European country's presidential election, is a far-right, self-styled outsider critical of NATO and of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Ultranationalist Leads First Round of Romania’s Presidential Election
Calin Georgescu, who had been widely dismissed as a fringe candidate, won the most votes on Sunday with 22.9 percent. He will face a more centrist opponent in the second round on Dec. 8.
How TikTok Fueled The Rise Of Romania's Far-Right Presidential Candidate Georgescu
Calin Georgescu, the little-known far-right politician, used TikTok to spread his anti-EU, anti-NATO message and win the first round of Romania's presidential election.
Who is Calin Georgescu, Romanian right-wing candidate leading the election?
The judo-loving TikTok campaigner won most votes in the first round of the presidential election. Here’s what it means.
All About Calin Georgescu, Romania's Pro-Russia Leader Likely To Be Next President
Romania's political landscape was left shocked after pro-Russia populist Calin Georgescu won the first round of the presidential election. The far-right leader knocked the EU-leaning premier out of the race that will be decided in a December run-off.
Romanian Far-Right Presidential Candidate Says He Does Not Want to Leave NATO
The surprise far-right winner of the first round of Romania's presidential election has denied he wants to leave NATO and the European Union, appearing to roll back some of his positions amid protests over his victory.
Romanian Liberals back centrist presidential candidate after hard-right surge
A member of Romania's coalition government threw its weight behind the centrist candidate in a presidential election run-off late on Monday, as the NATO member braces for a ballot that may propel an anti-NATO candidate to its highest office.
Leading Romanian presidential candidate spells trouble for NATO and Ukraine
A controversial right-wing populist TikTok star is leading in polls to be the next Romanian president, with views that could spell trouble for NATO and support for Ukraine. Romania witnessed the greatest electoral upset since emerging from communist rule in 1989 on Sunday,
Romania's top security body to discuss election after far-right success
Romania's top security body will meet on Thursday to discuss possible risks to the country and its electoral process stemming ...
Protests In Romania Over Far-right Candidate's Shock Poll Lead
Around 2,000 people protested in Romania's capital of Bucharest on Wednesday after the surprise win of a far-right candidate in the first round of the country's presidential elections.
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Shockwaves in Romania: Far-Right TikTok-Driven Campaign Sparks Controversy
Calin Georgescu, a far-right independent candidate, unexpectedly won the first round of Romania's presidential elections, ...
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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Romania officials to meet over 'cyber risks' to elections
Romanian officials will meet Thursday to discuss possible cyber threats to its elections after a far-right pro-Russian ...
Romania in shock after far-right populist enters presidential election’s runoff with most votes
A little-known, far-right populist took the lead in Romania’s presidential election Sunday, electoral data showed, and will ...