Romania’s Electoral Bureau rejects one of two far-right presidential candidates

Romania’s Electoral Bureau rejects one of two far-right presidential candidates

Romania’s Constitutional Court (CCR) invalidated on October 5 the presidential candidacy of far-right, populist politician Diana Sosoaca (SOS) – which, in principle, consolidates the position of the other, more moderate far-right candidate George Simion (AUR).  After independent candidate Mircea Geoana came under attack for his alleged ties with controversial local politicians, this is a second development within several…