Independent right-wing populist Calin Georgescu, who won the first round of Romania’s presidential election in November 2024 before the result was annulled by the country’s top court, was detained on Feb. 26 by prosecutors, who announced a criminal investigation into his campaign.
“Calin Georgescu was about to submit his new candidacy for the presidency. About 30 minutes ago, the system stopped him in traffic, and he was taken in for questioning at the General Prosecutor’s Office!” a spokesperson stated in a message posted on the politician’s Facebook account. “Where is democracy now? Where are the partners who should be defending democracy?”
