Calin Georgescu, a Romanian far-right populist, has been barred from the presidential election rerun by the Central Electoral Bureau due to legal violations. His supporters clashed with police in Bucharest, leading to violence and arrests. Georgescu plans to appeal the decision, calling it a blow to democracy. He previously gained popularity by promising to restore Romania's dignity and has faced accusations of neo-fascism and attempting to overthrow the constitutional order. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)