Hard-Right, Pro-Putin Candidate Leads Romania's Presidential Race
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In a surprising turn of events, far-right populist Calin Georgescu has taken the lead in Romania's presidential election, securing about 22% of the vote. He is expected to face leftist Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu in a runoff. Georgescu's unexpected success has sent shockwaves through Romania's political landscape, as he ran independently and was not widely known. His campaign has been marked by anti-establishment rhetoric and criticism of NATO, raising concerns about potential Russian influence. The runoff is scheduled for December 8.
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