Romania braces for parliamentary elections amid intense tensions
Parliamentary elections in Romania are taking place under the shadow of controversies related to Calin Georgescu's success in the first round of the presidential elections. The Constitutional Court has suspended the results, leading to uncertainty and political tensions.
The parliamentary elections in Romania, scheduled for Sunday, are set to occur in a particularly challenging political climate. Calin Georgescu, a radical candidate, won the first round of the presidential elections, but the Constitutional Court suspended the results.
The Polish Press Agency reports that this has stirred uncertainty and tension in the country. The situation is becoming very dangerous.
Tensions in Romania are rising. The situation is becoming dangerous
Jakub Pieńkowski from the Polish Institute of International Affairs highlights that Georgescu's high result changes future political dynamics. Parties like AUR and S.O.S Romania could win up to 30% of the seats in parliament, which could impact the future formation of the government.
- The situation is dangerous because the uncertainty regarding Monday's decisions on a possible annulment of the first round of the presidential elections, and especially Georgescu's high result, are fueling the electorate of the radical right and nationalists - Pieńkowski assessed.
Uncertainties surrounding the presidential elections and the potential annulment of the first round by the Constitutional Court may further mobilize radical groups. Experts are concerned that Georgescu may become a symbol of resistance against the system, further complicating the political situation in Romania.
It is unclear how voters will react to another radical party running in the elections, POT—the Party of Young People. It has been active for a year. After the first round of the presidential elections, its representatives announced that they will support Georgescu's party in parliament.
