Posted on 02/25/2025 9:40:27 AM PST by Red Badger
Far-right movements and presidential hopeful Calin Georgescu are gaining traction in Romania, reflecting a shift toward nationalism and socially conservative ideologies.
Supporters of right-wing candidate Calin Georgescu’s bid to compete in re-run presidential elections are continuing to gather signatures of support ahead of the polls in May.
Thousands of people rallied in Bucharest over the weekend to protest against the Constitutional Court’s decision to annul the 2024 presidential elections after Georgescu took a surprise lead.
“The current government should step down and leave the country in the hands of those who truly know how to lead and care about the nation,” one protester said.
“Georgescu has not allowed himself to be corrupted, unlike others. I support him because he is determined to bring the truth to light and to confiscate, as would be fair, all unjustly gained wealth,” the protester added.
The right-wing populist known for his NATO-sceptic and pro-Russia stances won the first round of the presidential elections in November, signalling that EU-member Romania was joining the region’s growing trend toward far-right populism.
His unexpected success led the Constitutional Court on December 3 to order a complete re-run of the vote, citing alleged manipulation of public opinion by a “foreign state”, likely referring to Russia.
The weekend protest in Bucharest also marked a significant milestone for the ultra-nationalist Alliance for the Union of Romanians, AUR, which supports Georgescu as an independent candidate.
The AUR said it had gathered over 200,000 signatures, well above the legal threshold needed to formalize Georgescu’s candidacy. This development has cemented Georgescu’s position as a main contender in the election.
According to local pollster organisation CURS, Georgescu currently leads in voting intentions in Bucharest with 31 per cent, followed closely by the capital’s mayor, Nicusor Dan, at 29 per cent, and the ruling coalition’s candidate, Crin Antonescu, at 24 per cent.
“These survey results indicate that Romania remains a deeply divided society, with a clear shift toward nationalism. It is evident that far-right parties and candidates are on the rise, which could significantly impact Romania’s political direction in the coming years,” political analyst Cristian Pârvulescu said.
Georgescu, known for his advocacy of sovereignty and traditional values, has gained support among those disillusioned with the current political landscape.
In recent days, Romania’s ultra-nationalist movement has also received unexpected support from figures close to the Trump administration in the US.
US Vice-President JD Vance, speaking at the Munich Security Conference earlier this month, accused EU leaders of engaging in “rampant censorship” and in “even cancelling elections, as recently occurred in Romania”.
Elon Musk amplified these claims on his social media platform, X, where he criticized the annulment of the elections and called the head of Romania’s Constitutional Court a “tyrant”. Musk also shared content from Georgescu supporters and far-right groups, further fuelling the debate.
Musk’s intervention prompted a response from Romanian Foreign Minister, Emil Hurezeanu, who told a televised debate last week that Musk’s messages amounted to “interference in another state’s internal elections”.
However, acknowledging Musk’s proximity to the Oval Office, Hurezeanu added: “We must find our own means of defence, explanation and context-setting.”
“Ultra nationalist”
Romaniacs.....................
Diminishing USAID is one small step for a budget one giant leap for mankind.
There are two basic political factions in the Western World:
The first faction would be — Globalists who seek to destroy capitalism, remove the concept of “ownership” and who want government to be worshiped as a god, or at least as a Lord and Master. Anyone who voices dissent can be thrown directly into prison. These Globalists are known as “centrists”.
The other faction would be — scary Ultra-nationalists who are driven by patriotism and a love of freedom. These people respect individual rights and think that ordinary people can run their own lives, with just minimal interference by a central government. These Nationalists are known as “far-right Nazi extremists”.
Is being “ultra-nationalist” supposed to be a bad thing?
Inquiring minds want to know.
Socialism is a disease of the West. It is nothing less than the reimposition of feudalism and slavery on Europeans and must be fought to the death.
What about “Mega” Ultra-Nationalist?
An interesting question is what is their stance on Moldova, and Transnistria, which Putin wants “returned to Russia”.
Putin wants an All Slavic Empire.................
The second way is what is wrong with the world. People and nations become dependent children who have been crippled by too much coddling disguised as "love".
We are, at our core, a problem solving species. If we are never allowed any problems to solve we will MAKE problems. Problems that have no definition and as such are unsolvable.
Good thing the the cup had not quite reached my lips or would have needed a new keyboard.
Perhaps of interest:
In the end, it is the popular perception rather than genetics that determine nationality.
So sick and tired of the media portraying freedom loving national patriots as ultra-right or far-right extremists.
Romanians who love their country and its culture and history should not be demonized.
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