Who is Calin Georgescu, the far-right populist being investigated by prosecutors in Romania?
Calin Georgescu, a little-known, far-right populist, clinched the most votes and advanced to the second round to face off against reformist Elena Lasconi of the progressive Save Romania Union party.
Romanian far-right presidential hopeful detained on street and indicted
Prosecutors are investigating a series of alleged offences, after Georgescu came from nowhere to win the first round.
Far-right Romanian politician who led canceled presidential vote is questioned by prosecutors
Georgescu sparked controversy in the past for describing Romanian fascist and nationalist leaders from the 1930s and 1940s as national heroes. He has also been criticized for praising Russian ...
Populist Romanian politician Calin Georgescu questioned by prosecutors
A far-right populist who won the first round in Romania’s cancelled presidential race last year has been stopped in traffic ...
Romanian far-right candidate for presidency taken for questioning
Prosecutors are investigating alleged campaign fraud, after Georgescu came from nowhere to win the first round.