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Romania presidential elections 2024: Huge shock in the first round as partial results show nationalist independent candidate Calin Georgescu in front

November 24, 2024

Romania’s presidential elections are heading towards a shock result after the first round held on Sunday, November 24. With about 80% of the votes counted and centralized, independent candidate Calin Georgescu is in the lead, ahead of social democrat prime minister Marcel Ciolacu.

Calin Georgescu, 63, has a doctorate in pedology and has worked as a specialist in the environment conservation sector. His messages position him as a candidate with strong nationalistic.

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Romania presidential elections 2024: Huge shock in the first round as partial results show nationalist independent candidate Calin Georgescu in front

Romania’s presidential elections are heading towards a shock result after the first round held on Sunday, November 24. With about 80% of the votes counted and centralized, independent candidate Calin Georgescu is in the lead, ahead of social democrat prime minister Marcel Ciolacu. Calin Georgescu, 63, has a doctorate in pedology and has worked as […]

Romania presidential elections 2024: Huge shock in the first round as partial results show nationalistic independent candidate Calin Georgescu in front

Romania’s presidential elections are heading towards a surprise result after the first round held on Sunday, November 24. With over three-quarters (76%) of the votes counted and centralized, independent candidate Calin Georgescu is in the lead, ahead of social democrat prime minister Marcel Ciolacu. Calin Georgescu, 63, has a doctorate in pedology and has worked […]

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