Călin Georgescu, a Romanian ultranationalist politician and candidate for the 2024 presidential election, was arrested during a traffic check and taken to the prosecutor's office. He is being questioned regarding false statements about funding sources and misinformation related to his campaign's 'zero expenditures.' His team expressed concerns about democracy and announced protests in support of him. The arrest is part of a nationwide police action targeting 27 individuals for various crimes, including unconstitutional acts and incitement to racism. Horațiu Potra, a mercenary linked to Georgescu, was also arrested for planning large protests. The Romanian political scene has gained attention from prominent figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk, who have supported Georgescu or criticized the annulment of the December election results. Vollständiger Artikel (Euronews.com)