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Georgescu's early showing stuns Romania and allies
An independent candidate with a nationalist background has stunned Romania and alarmed its allies by coming first in the initial round of the presidential elections on Sunday. Calin Georgescu is a 62-year-old expert on sustainable development and agriculture,
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.
Romania's Georgescu rides social media wave to stun presidential rivals
Calin Georgescu, the far-right figure who shocked Romania by taking the lead in the first round of the country's presidential election, is a pro-Russian, anti-vaxxer radical with a gift for social media.
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.
Who is Calin Georgescu, Romania's surprise hard-right presidential candidate?
Calin Georgescu, a Romanian hard-right NATO critic, appeared in a dead heat with leftist Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu after the first round of presidential elections on Sunday, partial tallies showed,
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.
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.
Who is Calin Georgescu, Romania’s far-right outsider and presidential contender?
Georgescu’s campaign has focused on themes of traditional values, family, and Christian Orthodoxy, often promoted through TikTok and YouTube.
Shock Presidential Showdown: Georgescu vs. Lasconi in Romania
Romania's presidential election heads into a run-off between hard-right Calin Georgescu and centre-right Elena Lasconi, challenging the pro-Western stance amid economic challenges. Georgescu's unexpected success shocks political landscapes,
Who Is Calin Georgescu, The Far-Right Winner Of Romania's Presidential First Round?
Far-right candidate Calin Georgescu has come out of nowhere to win Romania's presidential election. He will now advance to the runoff on December 8. Who is Georgescu and how did he confound the experts?

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Who is Calin Georgescu, the far-right populist who won the 1st round of Romania's presidential race?
BUCHAREST, Romania — Most polls predicted Calin Georgescu to win less than 10% of the vote in the first round of ...
How a pro-Putin TikTok star topped Romania’s presidential poll
Putin, far-right politician who surprisingly won the first round of Romania’s presidential elections on Sunday had recently ...
Global News Podcast - Shock result in first round of Romania's presidential election - BBC Sounds
The far-right candidate Calin Georgescu unexpectedly beats his pro-Europe rival ...