Romania's Election Body Rejects Diana Sosoaca's Presidential Bid, Approves George Simion
- Romania's Central Election Bureau rejected Diana Sosoaca's presidential candidacy due to her controversial views on the European Union and NATO, stating she is unfit for presidential obligations.
- The bureau approved George Simion's candidacy; he leads Romania's second-largest party, the Alliance for the Unity of Romanians.
- Thousands attended a pro-EU rally in Bucharest to oppose the rise of far-right nationalism, with participants expressing concern over increasing ultranationalism.
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Romania's election body rejects far-right Diana Sosoaca's presidential bid, approves George Simion
Romania’s electoral body has rejected the candidacy of controversial far-right politician Diana Sosoaca in the presidential election rerun in May, but approved George Simion, the leader of the country’s most popular far-right party.
Update From Bucharest: After Deep-State Cancelled Romanian Elections and Blocked Favorite Georgescu From Running, Right-Wingers Gather Around Candidacy of George Simion
In the wake of unexpected electoral turmoil, right-wing factions in Romania rally behind George Simion, signaling a pivotal shift in the political landscape. The implications for the nation’s future are profound.
George Simion's candidacy challenged at the Constitutional Court. Hearing at the Constitutional Court on Sunday
The Constitutional Court is meeting on Sunday to debate the challenges filed regarding the presidential candidacies. Complaints regarding the candidacies of Victor Ponta and AUR leader George Simion will be debated.
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