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The Political Crisis in Romania: A Deep Dive into the Rise of the Far-Right
Romania has found itself in the midst of a political and constitutional crisis that has generated significant discourse within and beyond its borders. The crisis intensified following the controversial presidential elections late last year, which saw the results nullified after the first round concluded with the unexpected victory of Khalen Georgescu, an obscure candidate with far-right leanings. When the country's constitutional court barred Georgescu from participating in a rerun of the elections, it raised numerous questions about the state of democracy in Romania.