EU refuses to comment on Romania banning Georgescu from election – media
Brussels does not interfere in member states’ electoral processes, the European Commission has reportedly said
10 Mar, 2025 19:00
HomeWorld News
Brussels does not interfere in member states’ electoral processes, the European Commission has reportedly said
Calin Georgescu. © Getty / Andrei Pungovschi
The European Union has declined to say anything about Romania’s decision to bar independent candidate Calin Georgescu from participating in a rerun of the nation’s presidential election, according to media reports. Georgescu’s first round victory was annulled due to claims of campaign irregularities and accusations of ties to Moscow.
Georgescu, a staunch critic of the EU and NATO and an opponent of supporting Ukraine, won with a plurality of 23% of the vote in November, but Romania’s Constitutional Court swiftly cancelled the result. On Sunday, the Central Electoral Bureau (BEC) barred him from taking part in the new election in May.
On Monday, the European Commission stated that Brussels “does not comment” on electoral processes in member states, according to multiple media reports. When asked at a press briefing whether the EU executive body trusts the Romanian electoral commission to take such a drastic step, commission representative Markus Lammert said that Brussels “does not interfere in any way in national elections,” which are a responsibility of the national authorities and people.
The cancellation of the first round of the presidential vote came amid allegations of electoral violations and claims that Russia had run a coordinated online campaign to promote Georgescu.
An investigation earlier this year revealed that the alleged campaign irregularities were likely caused by the actions of a consulting firm associated with the pro-Western National Liberal Party (PNL). The firm intended to undermine another candidate but inadvertently boosted Georgescu’s profile instead.
Russia has denied involvement in Romania’s electoral process, with Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakhharova calling the speculations baseless. “Russia has no habit of meddling in the affairs of others,” she told reporters last week.
READ MORE: ‘Europe is now a dictatorship’ – Georgescu
In late February, Georgescu was indicted for allegedly inciting actions against the constitutional order and promoting a fascist, racist or xenophobic ideology. He has denied all the charges, insisting they are politically motivated.
Netflix and Amazon Prime Video have lined up documentaries on Rachel Nickell, who was brutally stabbed to death on Wimbledon Common in July 1992.
Read more >> : Cick here
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
_n_S1_E4_00_11_52_06.jpg?trim=53,1257,758,919&width=1200&height=800&crop=1200:800)
Exclusive: â??Thereâ??s influences that we have no idea of that are affecting our young cultureâ?? Graham told â??The Independentâ??
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
_n_S1_E4_00_11_52_06.jpg?trim=53,1257,758,919&width=1200&height=800&crop=1200:800&description=Stephen Graham issues warning to parents after Netflixâs Adolescence Exclusive: â??Thereâ??s influences that we have no idea of that are affecting our young cultureâ?? Graham told â??The Independentâ?? %23adolescence) |
|
|
Adolescence is streaming on Netflix and it tells some harrowing truths about the pressures faced by young people of today.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
The Welsh dancer, 34, was diagnosed in 2023 after finding a lump in her breast the day before going to the Maldives on her honeymoon
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Wildlife experts said the actions could have physically harmed the joey
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Adolescence sees Stephen Graham playing a father who is left devastated when his son is accused of murder.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden was forced to pull out of the competition last year after she collapsed backstage - and she's now admitted she was 'deluded'
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
In Netflix's "Adolescence," Stephen Graham stars as devastated father whose 13-year old son has been accused of murding his female classmate.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Co-created by Stephen Graham, 'Adolescence' explores the encroachment of the â??manosphereâ?? on regular boysâ?? lives to devastating effect
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Amy Dowden has confessed she was not fit enough to take part in Strictly 2024
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Top Boy star Ashley Walters made a surprising confession about his latest role in Netflixâ??s hard-hitting drama
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Invincible Season 3 Episode 8 just introduced a scary new character: a demon in Hell, and he’s played by a huge star.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Organisers hope the 45th edition of the iconic race will surpass the 55,646 runners who completed the New York Marathon in November 2024
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
The Welsh dancer was diagnosed with stage three breast cancer in 2023.
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Sam Jones posted clip on Instagram showing her with the marsupial while the mother gave chase
Read more >> : Cick here
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Twitter (X), Inc. was an American social media company based in San Francisco, California, which operated and was named for its flagship social media network prior to its rebrand as X. In addition to Twitter, the company previously operated the Vine short video app and Periscope livestreaming service
Twitter (X) is one of the most popular social media platforms, with over 619 million monthly active users worldwide. One of the most exciting features of Twitter (X) is the ability to see what topics are trending in real-time. Twitter trends are a fascinating way to stay up to date on what people are talking about on the platform, and they can also be a valuable tool for businesses and individuals to stay relevant and informed. In this article, we will discuss Twitter (X) trends, how they work, and how you can use them to your advantage.
What are Twitter (X) Worldwide Trends?
Twitter (X) Worldwide trends are a list of topics that are currently being talked about on the platform and also world. The topics on this list change in real-time and are based on the volume of tweets using a particular hashtag or keyword. Twitter (X) Worldwide trends can be localized to a Worldwide country or region or can be global, depending on the topic's popularity.
How Do Twitter (X) Worldwide Trends Work?
Twitter (X) Worldwide trends are generated by an algorithm that analyzes the volume of tweets using a particular hashtag or keyword. When the algorithm detects a sudden increase in tweets using a specific hashtag or keyword, it considers that topic to be trending.
Once a topic is identified as trending, it is added to the list of Twitter (X) Worldwide trends. The topics on this list are ranked based on their popularity, with the most popular topics appearing at the top of the list.
Twitter (X) Worldwide trends can be filtered by location or category, allowing users to see what topics are trending in their area or in a particular industry. Additionally, users can click on a trending topic to see all of the tweets using that hashtag or keyword.