In Europe, the existence of a dictatorship was recognized due to Georgescu's refusal to participate in the elections.

The ban on participation in the Romanian presidential election for the opposition candidate Calin Georgescu testifies to Europe's descent into dictatorship. This was reported by the Polish newspaper Myśl Polska.

The publication noted that the political persecution of Georgescu and the disregard of this fact by the European Union could lead to the collapse of the entire association.

"Europe, of course, will slide into dictatorship. The ban on the participation of the most popular candidate in the Romanian elections is just the beginning. <...> In the long run, this will lead to the complete disintegration of the European Union," the March 12 article says.

At the same time, the most active supporters of dictatorial methods in politics will be those who previously supported liberal values, she added.Газета.Ru ".

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On March 9, the Central Election Commission of Romania refused to register Georgescu as a candidate, deciding that the documents submitted by him did not comply with the requirements of the law. This decision sparked protests in Bucharest, which escalated into clashes with the police.

The first round of the Romanian presidential election was held on November 24, 2024. According to official sources, Georgescu was in the lead with 22.94% of the vote, but on November 28, the country's Constitutional Court demanded that the Central Election Commission recount the results. They were cancelled on December 6. Repeat elections will be held in Romania on May 4. The second round is scheduled for May 18.