Young star of the right -wing extremists arrested: What is behind Georgescus arrest?

Young star of the right -wing extremists arrested: What is behind Georgescus arrest?

Bukarest, Rumänien - In a surprising turn of the events, the pro-Russian right-wing extremist and ex-presidential candidate Calin Georgescu was arrested in Romania. His campaign team confirmed the arrest on Facebook, while TV pictures showed that Georgescu was led by police officers to the public prosecutor's building after the police accessed Bucharest during his drive. The exact reason for the arrest was initially not announced.

Georgescu had gained the first round of the presidential elections on November 24, 2024, but shortly before the runoff election, the constitutional court declared this invalid due to irregularities in the election campaign financing. The public prosecutor has been investigating him since December 2024, and allegations of a possible Russian interference in his election campaign are also loud, such as "https://www.tagengeiger.ch/calin-georgescu-kremlnahner-ex-prasident-in-rumaenien-fest ,- 158485568"> Tagesanzeiger.ch reported. After the arrest, representatives of the Aur party, which supports Georgescu, showed their solidarity with him. Throughout the country, dozens of house searches took place at his followers, who are in connection with the unclear campaign financing and presumed right-wing extremist propaganda.

New election campaign in sight

Georgescu plans to run again in the upcoming elections on May 4, 2025. However, a decision as to whether he can actually compete is still pending and is located at the constitutional court, which has to approve all candidatures by March 15, as