Romania’s Far-Right Candidate Georgescu Challenges NATO and EU Ties

Romania’s Far-Right Candidate Georgescu Challenges NATO and EU Ties
Romania’s security council has revealed that the country was targeted by hybrid Russian attacks during its recent elections, with far-right, pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu topping the polls in a surprise surge. Georgescu, who opposes NATO and supports ending Romanian aid to Ukraine, faces a runoff vote against pro-European candidate Elena Lasconi. His controversial views, including past praise for Vladimir Putin, have raised alarms about Romania's future with NATO and the EU. As tensions escalate, Western allies are watching closely to assess the potential impact of his rise on Romania's international alignment