Author: STEPHEN MCGRATH Associated Press, ABC News
Published on: 04/05/2025 | 04:06:09
AI Summary:
Eleven candidates are vying for the presidency and a May 18 runoff is expected. Romania’s political landscape was shaken last year when a top court voided the previous election in which Calin Georgescu topped first-round. Observers say malaise has bolstered support for nationalist and far-right figures like Georgescu, who is under investigation and barred from the rerun. Distrust in the authorities remains widespread, especially for those who voted for Georgescu. “The anti-establishment sentiment is not like an anarchic movement, but is against the people who destroyed this country,” Simion said. AUR rose to prominence in a 2020 parliamentary election, proclaims to stand for “family, nation, faith, and freedom”
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If the elections were fair, and I’m assuming they were since it’s the second time Romanians are voting since the previous far right candidate got banned by eu, but correct me if I’m wrong: Uhm what the hell is wrong with Romanians? He will take their rights away but sure pick the most dictator-like guy sounds smart yeah. Anti vax movement? Are you fckng kidding me lol well if they wanna die from easily curable disease be my guest but wtf??
