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Romania faces a tumultuous political crisis as the country’s electoral environment heats up. The surprise victory of pro-Russian presidential candidate Georgeescu last year was annulled due to alleged Russian influence, raising fears of foreign interference and internal instability.
Recently, Georgeescu, a far-right nationalist and outspoken critic of Western military aid to Ukraine, was detained for questioning. The investigation involves multiple allegations, including incitement, forming a fascist organization, and providing false information regarding his campaign funding. Although prosecutors have not explicitly named him in their statements, raids on his and his allies’ homes and offices have taken place.