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European court rejects Romanian far-right presidential candidate's election appeal
The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday rejected an appeal by Romania's far-right presidential candidate to overturn a domestic court decision to annul a December presidential election.
Europe Rights Court Rejects Appeal Of Romania Vote Annulment
Europe's top rights court on Tuesday rejected Romanian far-right candidate Calin Georgescu's appeal against the annulment of the country's 2024 presidential election after he won the first round amid claims of Russian interference.
Georgescu loses court battle to overturn Romania's presidential election results
The High Court of Cassation and Justice of Romania rejected Călin Georgescu's appeal in the case regarding the annulment of the presidential election. The decision is final, Digi 24 reports. The court dismissed Georgescu's appeal as unfounded.
Romania confirms date, tightens rules for presidential election rerun
Romania's coalition government approved on Thursday a re-run of a two-round presidential election on May 4 and May 18 as previously agreed, and tightened campaign rules for big social media platforms including TikTok.
Far-right candidate leads in opinion poll ahead of Romania presidential election
Călin Georgescu, the far-right candidate who emerged as the favourite at the first round of the annulled presidential election in December, is leading in an opinion poll based on him running in the vote rescheduled for May.
Romanian far-right chief’s bid to reinstate election result fails in European court
The unprecedented cancelation of Romania’s vote drew condemnation from across the political spectrum, including from Georgescu’s ideological foes. His would-be opponent in the now-canceled runoff, reformist candidate Elena Lasconi, said Romania’s democracy was being “trampled” by the state.
'Democracy is not optional': Thousands in Romania protest cancelled presidential elections
The protest follows the court’s December decision to annul the election just two days before a scheduled runoff. Far-right populist Calin Georgescu had stunned many by winning the first round on November 24,
Protests Erupt in Romania Over Canceled Presidential Election
Tens of thousands of Romanians marched in Bucharest on Sunday, demanding the reinstatement of the presidential election and the resignation of outgoing President Klaus Iohannis. The outcry follows a controversial
Romania to hold rerun of presidential election in May
Romania will hold a fresh presidential election in May, after the country's court annulled the results of last year's first round of the poll, in which a little-known candidate won after campaigning heavily on TikTok.
Romanian Far-Right Presidential Candidate Leads in Polls Ahead of May Vote
Romanian far-right presidential election candidate Calin Georgescu delivers a press statement at the Bucharest Court of Appeal, in Bucharest, Romania, December 19, 2024. Inquam Photos/Octav Ganea via REUTERS/File Photo BUCHAREST (Reuters) - Romanian far-right pro-Russian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu remained voters' top choice ahead of a re-run of a presidential election in May,
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Romania: Weak foundations make for a challenging issuance ahead
Romania's government is proposing a lower deficit than last year, but the market still have questions given May's presidential election. The finance ministry wants to focus on local funding sources ...
Tens of thousands protest in Romania’s capital against annulled presidential race
Tens of thousands protested in Romania’s capital against a top court’s decision last month to annul the presidential election ...
Europe sees rise of another far-right presidential hopeful: Romania's pro-Russian Calin Gerogescu
Crin Antonescu, the proposed single candidate of the pro-European coalition government would get 25% of the vote, followed by ...
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EBRD aims to ramp up investment in Romania to €1bn a year
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) increased its investments in Romania in 2024, committing €707mn ...