Restore of elections in Romania is now a global problem
In November, the Romanians amazed Europe voting for the position of president a theorist of the far-known far-known conspiracy, with pro-Russian views, writes Bloomberg.
The shocking victory of Călin Georgescu’s first round was subsequently canceled by a court due to external interference, and he was forbidden to run for the reschedule elections for May 4. The election campaign officially begins today.
What might seem like a local scandal in an Eastern European country of medium-sized meant, meanwhile has gained global importance.
Elon Musk took over Georgescu’s case by supporting X. JD Vance vice -president cited the canceled elections in Romania as an example of Europe’s democratic regress.
Georgescu became a famous overnight on Tiktok. His instant success triggered suspicions, and the Romanian authorities called Russia as the one who tried to influence the elections – accusations that Moscow denies.
The polls now show a clear advance for another far-right candidate, George Simion, who is skeptically open in supporting Ukraine, the east neighbor of Romania, writes Bloomberg.
For the mayor of Bucharest, Nicușor Dan, an independent who also joined the candidacy, is a reflection of the « anger » felt in society because of corruption and aggravated by the complaint of the established parties.
The result of the elections « was the first time we have a critical meal that clearly says that we want a change, » said Dan in an interview in the Romanian capital this week. This is an opportunity, but it also presents dangers, he said.
He attributed the state of mind to the deeply different visions of the world between an inherently conservative population and progressive « elites », a political gap that only grows in Europe and the US.
Dan, a professional mathematician who is in the middle, presents himself as the best hope of Romania. He focuses his campaign on social media, and the polls suggest that he would win if he reached a second round, provided for May 18, ”notes Bloomberg.
